SHABBONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shabbona Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bourbonnais SD 53 school district, located in Bourbonnais, IL with about 367 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Shabbona Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shabbona Elementary School, located at 321 N. Convent St. in Bourbonnais, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Bradley-Bourbonnais area. As part of the Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53, the school focuses on providing foundational education in a community-oriented environment. It is known for fostering early academic development, social-emotional learning, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.
The school is situated in a central location within the village, serving as a hub for local families. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Shabbona emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level within the district. The facility typically houses lower-elementary grade levels, benefiting from the district’s integrated approach to education and collaborative resources shared across the Bourbonnais school system.
For more information, contact Shabbona Elem School at (815) 929-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2015
(815) 929-4700
SHABBONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bourbonnais, IL with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bourbonnais SD 53
- Total Students:
- 367
- Teachers:
- 21.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 367 students
- White
- 56.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.