Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Alan B Shepard Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan B Shepard Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
14%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Alan B Shepard Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alan B Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan B Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noel Levasseur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
470 students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alan B Shepard Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alan B Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Alan B Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
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