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
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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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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