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Blackstone Elem School
Elementary School · Mendota CCSD 289
1309 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342
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Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,537 of 3,813
In Mendota
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
Mendota CCSD 289
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Blackstone Elem School
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About Blackstone Elem School
Blackstone Elem School is a public elementary school in Mendota, IL, part of Mendota CCSD 289. Blackstone Elem School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Blackstone Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,537 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Blackstone Elem School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Blackstone Elem School Compares
See how Blackstone Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1309 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blackstone Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Northview Elem School (rated 8.5/10, 14.5 miles away, in nearby Peru), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175 (rated 8.2/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby La Salle), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dalzell Grade School (rated 7.3/10, 13.4 miles away, in nearby Dalzell), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mendota, see our Mendota schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mendota | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Northbrook School Mendota | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Lincoln Elem School Mendota | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Mendota Twp High School Mendota | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175 La Salle | 9.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Allen School School La Moille | 7.9 mi | 4.7 |
| La Moille Jr/Sr High School La Moille | 8.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Ladd Comm Cons Sch Ladd | 12.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Dalzell Grade School Dalzell | 13.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Northwest Elem School La Salle | 14.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Earlville Jr/Sr High School Earlville | 10.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Earlville Elem School Earlville | 10.8 mi | 6.3 |
| The Earlville Early Learning Ctr Earlville | 10.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Paw Paw Elem School Paw Paw | 12.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Paw Paw Junior High School Paw Paw | 12.6 mi | — |
| Northview Elem School Peru | 14.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Lincoln Jr High School La Salle | 14.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Parkside Middle School Peru | 14.6 mi | 5.4 |
| La Salle-Peru Twp High School La Salle | 15.0 mi | 8.0 |
| LIGHTED WAY ASSOCIATION La Salle | 14.9 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 61342 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,184
Median Home Value
$132,700
Median Rent
$841/mo
Population
8,373
College Educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.1%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
41.3
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|---|---|
| CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL South Holland, IL | 5.5 |
| Carrollton Grade School Carrollton, IL | 5.5 |
| Carthage Primary School Carthage, IL | 5.5 |
| Cook Elem School Chicago, IL | 5.5 |
| Fieldcrest Intermediate School Toluca, IL | 5.5 |
| Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet, IL | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blackstone Elem School
What grades does Blackstone Elem School serve?
Blackstone Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Blackstone Elem School?
Blackstone Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elem School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackstone Elem School rank in IL?
Blackstone Elem School ranks #2,537 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Blackstone Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Blackstone Elem School a charter school?
No, Blackstone Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackstone Elem School a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Elem School?
67.0% of students at Blackstone Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (815) 539-6888
Resources & Links
District
Mendota CCSD 289- District Enrollment
- 1,016
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,901
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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