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Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
Elementary School · Kaneland Cusd 302 · Elburn, IL
A Kaneland Cusd 302 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
817 Prairie Valley St, Elburn, IL 60119
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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).
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Where Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland Blackberry Creek ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Green Friends Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 2.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Lily Lake Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 365 | 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
- #6 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 Stewart Elem Sch is listed in Kaneland CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Elburn, IL, part of Kaneland Cusd 302, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,687 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
What grades does Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch serve?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch rank in IL?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch ranks #2,687 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Stewart Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (630) 365-8170
- 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 · 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 60119; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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