Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is 0.28, 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)36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School?
523 students attend Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School part of?
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School is part of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
KBK Thanksgiving Break- No school
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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