Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High 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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is 0.08, 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
#1664 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's ranking?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is ranked #1664 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brussels High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
334 students attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School part of?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is part of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District.
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