Very Good
#753 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Mokena Elem School
Elementary School · Mokena Sd 159 · Mokena, IL
A Mokena Sd 159 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11244 Willow Crest Ln, Mokena, IL 60448
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mokena Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mokena Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated821/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mokena), 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
$126,483
Median home value
$369,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Triple R Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 2.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Arbury Hills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–4 | 2.3 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 835 | 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.
Mokena Sd 159
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mokena Elem School is listed in Mokena SD 159; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mokena Elem School
Mokena Elem School is a public elementary school in Mokena, IL, part of Mokena Sd 159, serving approximately 715 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mokena Elem School
What grades does Mokena Elem School serve?
Mokena Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mokena Elem School?
Mokena Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokena Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokena Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mokena Elem School rank in IL?
Mokena Elem School ranks #753 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mokena Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mokena Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mokena Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mokena Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mokena Elem School a charter school?
No, Mokena Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mokena Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mokena Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mokena Elem School?
17.6% of students at Mokena 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (708) 342-4850
- Area population (ZIP 60448)
- 24,630
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 60448; 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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