KANELAND BLACKBERRY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Kaneland CUSD 302 school district, located in Elburn, IL with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 36 teachers, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, located in Elburn, Illinois, serves as a key foundational institution within the Kaneland Community Unit School District 302. Catering to students in the early elementary grades, the school is deeply integrated into the suburban landscape of the western Chicago suburbs. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from the broader district’s commitment to modern instructional practices and maintaining a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Blackberry Creek is known for its collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Elburn community. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where diverse learning styles are acknowledged, often utilizing small-group instruction and interactive technology to engage students. By maintaining a focus on character development and student-centered initiatives, the school strives to create a welcoming space that builds a solid educational bedrock for children during their formative elementary years.
For more information, contact Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem at (630) 365-1122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elburn, IL 60119-8419
(630) 365-1122
KANELAND BLACKBERRY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Elburn, IL with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kaneland CUSD 302
- Total Students:
- 495
- Teachers:
- 36.66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 495 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KANELAND BLACKBERRY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.