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#1130 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 30% in state

Jonas E Salk Elem School

Elementary School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Bolingbrook, IL

A Valley View Cusd 365u elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 King Arthur Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$22,208
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Jonas E Salk Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jonas E Salk Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated969/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bolingbrook), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,120

Median home value

$262,100

Median rent

$1,648/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John R Tibbott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.6 mi343Compare →
St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.9 mi161Compare →
Wood View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.9 mi451Compare →
Midwest Christian Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–61.0 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Valley View Cusd 365u

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 20
District spending per student
$22,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jonas E Salk Elem School is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jonas E Salk Elem School

Jonas E Salk Elem School is a public elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jonas E Salk Elem School

What grades does Jonas E Salk Elem School serve?

Jonas E Salk Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jonas E Salk Elem School?

Jonas E Salk Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonas E Salk Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jonas E Salk Elem School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jonas E Salk Elem School rank in IL?

Jonas E Salk Elem School ranks #1,130 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jonas E Salk Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jonas E Salk Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Jonas E Salk Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonas E Salk Elem School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jonas E Salk Elem School a charter school?

No, Jonas E Salk Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jonas E Salk Elem School a Title I school?

No, Jonas E Salk Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonas E Salk Elem School?

62.3% of students at Jonas E Salk 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
Area population (ZIP 60440)
52,074
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
37.7
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 60440; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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