Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B J Hooper 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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
B J Hooper Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of B J Hooper Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend B J Hooper Elementary School?
585 students attend B J Hooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of B J Hooper Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B J Hooper Elementary School?
B J Hooper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does B J Hooper Elementary School offer ?
B J Hooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B J Hooper Elementary School part of?
B J Hooper Elementary School is part of Lake Villa CCSD 41 School District.
School Reviews
1 5/17/2021
The current second-third grade Cross Cat teacher KJ is a very bad influence on the children due to her neglect and abusive behavior towards Special Needs children. She has failed to perform her basic duties due to lack of teaching skills. I hope the management realizes her behavior towards her students/their parents sooner than later and makes a wise decision.
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