Blackstone Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mendota, Illinois 61342 · Mendota CCSD 289
#616 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#20501 of 50,301 nationally
About Blackstone Elem School
Blackstone Elem School is a public elementary located in Mendota, in the Mendota CCSD 289 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–1. In 2025 it enrolled 197 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 616th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 197.
There are 4 schools in Mendota; Blackstone Elem School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Blackstone Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Blackstone Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elem School
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
319 students · 1.4 km away
Northbrook School
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 5–8
526 students · 1.6 km away
Mendota Twp High School
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
493 students · 2.2 km away
Allen School School
La Moille · Public elementary · Grades K–6
96 students · 13 km away
La Moille Jr/Sr High School
La Moille · Public high · Grades 7–12
86 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Flanagan Elem School
Flanagan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
197 students
Meadow Lane School
Merrionette Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
197 students
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students
Whittier Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
Beecher City Grade School
Beecher City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
DeSoto Elementary School
De Soto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
198 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackstone Elem School a good school?
Blackstone Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #616 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Blackstone Elem School rank in Illinois?
Blackstone Elem School ranks #616 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #20501 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blackstone Elem School?
Blackstone Elem School had 197 students in 2025.
Is Blackstone Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Blackstone Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blackstone Elem School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Blackstone Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.