Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Blackhawk Primary Center 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackhawk Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Blackhawk Primary Center's student population of 169 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackhawk Primary Center 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
80%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Primary Center?
169 students attend Blackhawk Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blackhawk Primary Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackhawk Primary Center?
Blackhawk Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackhawk Primary Center offer ?
Blackhawk Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Blackhawk Primary Center part of?
Blackhawk Primary Center is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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