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#1126 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 30% in state

St George Elem School

Elementary School · St George Ccsd 258 · Bourbonnais, IL

A St George Ccsd 258 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

5200 E Center St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$13,321
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at St George Elem School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2022
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

27.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where St George 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated821/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourbonnais), 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

$88,688

Median home value

$240,500

Median rent

$1,206/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

St George Ccsd 258

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

St George Elem School is listed in St George CCSD 258; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St George Elem School

St George Elem School is a public elementary school in Bourbonnais, IL, part of St George Ccsd 258, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St George Elem School

What grades does St George Elem School serve?

St George Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St George Elem School?

St George Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St George Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at St George Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St George Elem School rank in IL?

St George Elem School ranks #1,126 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is St George Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

St George 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 St George Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St George Elem School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St George Elem School a charter school?

No, St George Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St George Elem School a Title I school?

No, St George Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St George Elem School?

27.2% of students at St George 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 – 8th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kankakee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 60914)
28,503
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
35.6
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 60914; 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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