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#1396 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 37% in state
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Elementary School · Kaneland Cusd 302 · Sugar Grove, IL
A Kaneland Cusd 302 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
85 S Main St, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
- Math 38% proficient (2019)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average359/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sugar Grove), 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
$115,865
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60554; 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 Mcdole Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Bristol Bay Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 41 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kaneland Cusd 302
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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 John Shields Elem Sch is listed in Kaneland CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Sugar Grove, IL, part of Kaneland Cusd 302, serving approximately 414 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
What grades does Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch serve?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch 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 Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch rank in IL?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch ranks #1,396 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 John Shields Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (630) 466-8500
- Area population (ZIP 60554)
- 12,058
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 60554; 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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