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Jonas E Salk Elementary School

500 King Arthur Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jonas E Salk 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jonas E Salk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Jonas E Salk Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Jonas E Salk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonas E Salk Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2346 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
18%
30%
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
48%
28%
Black
23%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonas E Salk Elementary School's ranking?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is ranked #2346 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jonas E Salk Elementary School often compared to?
Jonas E Salk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamie Mcgee Elementary School, John R Tibbott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jonas E Salk Elementary School?
390 students attend Jonas E Salk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jonas E Salk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonas E Salk Elementary School?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jonas E Salk Elementary School offer ?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jonas E Salk Elementary School part of?
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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