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#2170 of 3,813 schools in IL
Johnsburg Elementary School
Elementary School · Johnsburg Cusd 12 · Johnsburg, IL
A Johnsburg Cusd 12 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2118 Church St, Johnsburg, IL 60051
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnsburg Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnsburg Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low69/100K
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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
$104,227
Median home value
$268,000
Median rent
$1,665/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Montini Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Landmark Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnsburg Cusd 12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnsburg Elementary School is listed in Johnsburg CUSD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnsburg Elementary School
Johnsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Johnsburg, IL, part of Johnsburg Cusd 12, serving approximately 357 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,170 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnsburg Elementary School
What grades does Johnsburg Elementary School serve?
Johnsburg Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Johnsburg Elementary School?
Johnsburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnsburg Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnsburg Elementary School rank in IL?
Johnsburg Elementary School ranks #2,170 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Johnsburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnsburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Johnsburg Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnsburg Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnsburg Elementary School a charter school?
No, Johnsburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnsburg Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Johnsburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnsburg Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Johnsburg Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (815) 385-3731
- Area population (ZIP 60051)
- 23,931
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 60051; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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