Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bell-graham Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell-graham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bell-graham Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell-graham Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell-graham Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#121 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell-graham Elementary School's ranking?
Bell-graham Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bell-graham Elementary School?
485 students attend Bell-graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bell-graham Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell-graham Elementary School?
Bell-graham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bell-graham Elementary School offer ?
Bell-graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bell-graham Elementary School part of?
Bell-graham Elementary School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break (no students)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School if no Emergency Days used
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Last day of school if 5 Emergency Days used
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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