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Blackstone Elementary School

1309 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blackstone Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blackstone Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
222 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackstone Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
39%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blackstone Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackstone Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackstone Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackstone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackstone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blackstone Elementary School often compared to?
Blackstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earlville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blackstone Elementary School?
222 students attend Blackstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Blackstone Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Elementary School?
Blackstone Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackstone Elementary School offer ?
Blackstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Blackstone Elementary School part of?
Blackstone Elementary School is part of Mendota CCSD 289 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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