Bonfield Grade School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonfield Grade School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bonfield Grade School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Bonfield Grade School?
306 students attend Bonfield Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bonfield Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonfield Grade School offer ?
Bonfield Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Bonfield Grade School part of?
Bonfield Grade School is part of Herscher CUSD 2 School District.
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