Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch

www.kaneland.org

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, located in Elburn, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Kaneland Community Unit School District 302. As part of a district known for balancing a suburban growth pattern with a rich agricultural heritage, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundational skills while focusing on the social and emotional development of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in the later stages of the Kaneland educational track.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together staff, parents, and students to create a supportive atmosphere. Like other schools in the district, John Stewart Elementary prioritizes modern instructional techniques and technology integration to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous curricular standards and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for all its students in the Elburn area.

448

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	75
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
354 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
75 (16.7 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kaneland CUSD 302
Phone:	(630)365-8170
Website:	http://www.kaneland.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77