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Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
Elementary School · Kaneland Cusd 302 · Elburn, IL
A Kaneland Cusd 302 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1122 Anderson Rd, Elburn, IL 60119
- Math 36% proficient (2019)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
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Students at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elburn), 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
$124,058
Median home value
$366,300
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland John Stewart Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Green Friends Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Fabyan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
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.
Kaneland Cusd 302
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is listed in Kaneland CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is a public elementary school in Elburn, IL, part of Kaneland Cusd 302, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,918 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
What grades does Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem serve?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem rank in IL?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem ranks #1,918 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem a charter school?
No, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem a Title I school?
No, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (630) 365-1122
- Area population (ZIP 60119)
- 10,964
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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