Below Average
#3009 of 3,813 schools in IL
Bonfield Grade School
Elementary School · Herscher Cusd 2 · Bonfield, IL
A Herscher Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
522 E Smith St, Bonfield, IL 60913
- Math 57% proficient (2012)
- Reading 67% proficient (2012)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonfield Grade School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2009, to 62% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bonfield Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,536
Median home value
$252,500
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Herscher CUSD 2
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Herscher Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonfield Grade School is listed in Herscher CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonfield Grade School
Bonfield Grade School is a public elementary school in Bonfield, IL, part of Herscher Cusd 2, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,009 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonfield Grade School
What grades does Bonfield Grade School serve?
Bonfield Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonfield Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonfield Grade School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonfield Grade School rank in IL?
Bonfield Grade School ranks #3,009 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bonfield Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonfield Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bonfield Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonfield Grade School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Bonfield Grade School a charter school?
No, Bonfield Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonfield Grade School a Title I school?
No, Bonfield Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonfield Grade School?
36.9% of students at Bonfield Grade 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (815) 933-6995
- Area population (ZIP 60913)
- 1,597
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 54.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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