Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaneland John Shields Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kaneland John Shields Elementary School is 0.33, 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)38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
27%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kaneland John Shields Elementary School?
414 students attend Kaneland John Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kaneland John Shields Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 John Shields Elementary School?
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaneland John Shields Elementary School offer ?
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kaneland John Shields Elementary School part of?
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School is part of Kaneland CUSD 302 School District.
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