Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's student population of 334 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Work hard, be kind and Amazing things will happen!
School Rankings
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is 0.08, 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
#1953 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School's ranking?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is ranked #1953 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brussels High School, Calhoun High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
334 students attend Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School part of?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School is part of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District.
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