Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Kimes 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kimes Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kimes Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
(16-17)25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kimes Elementary School?
444 students attend Kimes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kimes Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kimes Elementary School?
Kimes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kimes Elementary School offer ?
Kimes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kimes Elementary School part of?
Kimes Elementary School is part of Streator ESD 44 School District.
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