Top Rankings
Kaneland CUSD 302 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,040 students in Kaneland CUSD 302 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Kaneland CUSD 302 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
4,040 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kaneland CUSD 302 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
609 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
27%
# Black Students
89 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
3,121 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
77%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
292
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
280
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
325
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
340
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,995 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,329 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,995
$21,914
Spending / Student
$22,329
$21,170
Best Kaneland CUSD 302 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Kaneland Senior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #33.
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 S Main St
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8500
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Kaneland Harter Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 N Esker Dr
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8400
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Foxmoor Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaneland CUSD 302 School District?
Kaneland CUSD 302 School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,040 students.
What is the rank of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District?
Kaneland CUSD 302 School District is ranked #281 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaneland CUSD 302 School District?
77% of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District?
Kaneland CUSD 302 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Kaneland CUSD 302 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,329 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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