Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
523
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 440 |
| Hispanic | 61 |
| Black | 8 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White440 (84.1 %)
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Hispanic61 (11.7 %)
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Two or More12 (2.3 %)
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Black8 (1.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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)365-1122 |
| Website: | http://www.kaneland.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 523 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
90
Kindergarten
73
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
81
Grade 4
77
Grade 5
77
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 90 |
| Kindergarten | 73 |
| Grade 1 | 63 |
| Grade 2 | 62 |
| Grade 3 | 81 |
| Grade 4 | 77 |
| Grade 5 | 77 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 46.5% |
| Male | 280 | 53.5% |
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