Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 · Kaneland CUSD 302
#908 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#27031 of 50,301 nationally
About Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is a public elementary located in Sugar Grove, in the Kaneland CUSD 302 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 908th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 2 schools in Sugar Grove; Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kaneland Harter Middle School
Sugar Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 4.1 km away
Kaneland McDole Elem School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 5.4 km away
Herget Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 5.5 km away
Bristol Bay Elem Sch
Yorkville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students · 5.6 km away
Washington Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students · 6.4 km away
Lakewood Creek Elementary
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students · 6.6 km away
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
505 students · 6.9 km away
Hall Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 6.9 km away
Freeman Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 7.9 km away
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Aurora · Public high · Grades 10–12
656 students · 8.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch a good school?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch has a Success Index (US) of 47.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #908 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 Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch ranks #908 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #27031 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch had 421 students in 2025.
Is Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.