Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaneland John Shields Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Kaneland John Shields Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kaneland John Shields Elementary School?
447 students attend Kaneland John Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kaneland John Shields Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaneland John Shields Elementary School?
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaneland John Shields Elementary School offer ?
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kaneland John Shields Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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