Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alan B Shepard Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alan B Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan B Shepard Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 is Alan B Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alan B Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan B Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noel Levasseur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
477 students attend Alan B Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alan B Shepard Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan B Shepard Elementary School?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alan B Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Alan B Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan B Shepard Elementary School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
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