Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kishwaukee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Kishwaukee Elementary School?
300 students attend Kishwaukee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kishwaukee Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kishwaukee Elementary School offer ?
Kishwaukee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kishwaukee Elementary School part of?
Kishwaukee Elementary School is part of Belvidere Community Unit School District 100.
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