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Capron Elementary School vs. Poplar Grove Elementary School

Should you attend Capron Elementary School or Poplar Grove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Capron Elementary School
200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Poplar Grove Elementary School
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Capron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capron Elementary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Poplar Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
177 students
248 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poplar Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capron Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poplar Grove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poplar Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capron Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2146 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#505 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capron Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poplar Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplar Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplar Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Capron Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Poplar Grove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
-
Kindergarten Students
15
52
Grade 1 Students
28
48
Grade 2 Students
25
55
Grade 3 Students
20
54
Grade 4 Students
25
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poplar Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poplar Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poplar Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
57%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poplar Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poplar Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poplar Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poplar Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
21%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poplar Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Boone CUSD 200 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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