Is Kaneland McDole Elementary School a good school?

Kaneland McDole Elementary School ranks 783 rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kaneland McDole Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Kaneland McDole Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kaneland McDole Elementary School?

Students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Kaneland McDole Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kaneland McDole Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kaneland Harter Middle School High : Kaneland Senior High School

Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Summary:

Kaneland McDole Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Montgomery, Illinois, with 419 students. The school is part of the Kaneland CUSD 302 district, which is ranked 360 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kaneland McDole Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Kaneland McDole Elementary School consistently outperforms the Kaneland CUSD 302 district and the state of Illinois in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels, with a 44.8% proficiency rate in 2023-2024 compared to 39.6% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In mathematics, the school performs on par with the district but slightly below the state average. The school's science proficiency rate, however, is higher than both the district and state averages, reaching 58.1% in 2023-2024. Kaneland McDole Elementary School particularly excels with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Illinois elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively. However, the school's performance with White students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 50% of Illinois elementary schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, Kaneland John Shields Elementary School performs similarly to Kaneland McDole Elementary School, while schools in the neighboring Cusd 308 district, such as Boulder Hill Elementary and Lakewood Creek Elementary, generally have lower test scores and school rankings. Kaneland McDole Elementary School also has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,631 in 2022-2023 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.7% in 2019-2020 to 13.0% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the school should address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2901 Foxmoor Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538-4092

(630) 897-1961

District: Kaneland CUSD 302

SchoolDigger Rank:
783^rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,577

Students who attend Kaneland McDole Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kaneland Harter Middle School
High:	Kaneland Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

24.3%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kaneland McDole Elementary School ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (24.3%), African American (5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kaneland McDole Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District. (See more...)

Compare Kaneland McDole Elementary School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaneland McDole Elementary School is $17,577, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Kaneland CUSD 302 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaneland McDole Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaneland McDole Elementary School 783^rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Kaneland McDole Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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White students:

Kaneland CUSD 302:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaneland CUSD 302 360^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kaneland McDole Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	69.38	724^th	2086	65.3%
2007	77.15	409^th	2095	80.5%
2008	74.68	559^th	2092	73.3%
2009	76.70	483^rd	2120	77.2%
2010	77.83	435^th	2139	79.7%
2011	66.08	863^rd	2147	59.8%
2012	71.91	662^nd	2166	69.4%
2013	66.04	780^th	2167	64.0%
2014	75.79	495^th	2093	76.3%
2015	74.95	433^rd	2052	78.9%
2016	65.44	639^th	2046	68.8%
2017	70.09	565^th	2044	72.4%
2018	58.92	783^rd	2037	61.6%
2019	53.91	906^th	2086	56.6%
2022	65.80	639^th	2082	69.3%
2023	56.93	799^th	2077	61.5%
2024	56.94	783^rd	2067	62.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	52.84	254^th	763	66.7%
2019	43.27	568^th	1194	52.4%
2022	51.61	397^th	1113	64.3%
2023	52.53	427^th	1156	63.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	63.83	467^th	1765	73.5%
2019	68.18	397^th	1816	78.1%
2022	83.19	126^th	1763	92.9%
2023	70.32	338^th	1808	81.3%
2024	73.77	284^th	1793	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	62.19	675^th	1964	65.6%
2019	52.87	890^th	2019	55.9%
2022	67.19	576^th	1970	70.8%
2023	48.97	904^th	1957	53.8%
2024	54.81	771^st	1942	60.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.06	249^th	907	72.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	55.04	816^th	1972	58.6%
2019	54.55	829^th	2019	58.9%
2022	61.69	653^rd	1977	67.0%
2023	63.49	604^th	1984	69.6%
2024	58.68	708^th	1959	63.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.42	300^th	938	68.0%
2019	44.34	510^th	955	46.6%
2022	76.45	141^st	954	85.2%
2023	57.91	306^th	970	68.5%
2024	64.60	234^th	959	75.6%

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Rank History for White students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.52	837^th	1463	42.8%
2019	43.26	860^th	1462	41.2%
2022	46.60	754^th	1425	47.1%
2023	41.96	838^th	1419	40.9%
2024	42.62	803^rd	1392	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Kaneland McDole Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	235	14	17	58	1	n/a	n/a	1	326
2007	386	14	18	82	1	n/a	n/a	7	508
2008	426	22	18	104	1	n/a	n/a	16	587
2009	425	16	19	97	1	n/a	n/a	19	577
2010	418	31	26	90	0	n/a	n/a	29	594
2011	452	27	18	107	2	1	25	0	632
2012	448	22	22	113	1	1	22	0	629
2013	434	21	20	115	1	1	28	0	620
2014	421	22	20	106	0	1	24	0	594
2015	433	24	17	112	0	0	25	0	611
2016	399	25	17	111	2	0	21	0	575
2017	371	23	11	117	3	0	25	0	550
2018	350	27	8	99	2	0	19	0	505
2019	336	19	10	82	2	0	17	0	466
2020	327	17	10	83	2	0	23	0	462
2021	297	15	15	83	0	0	23	0	433
2022	284	17	11	96	0	1	24	0	433
2023	261	18	15	103	0	2	20	0	419
2024	266	21	13	103	0	2	19	0	424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kaneland McDole Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	326	17.8	18.3	0
2007	508	33.0	15.4	0
2008	587	35.0	16.8	0
2009	577	37.5	15.4	0
2010	594	34.5	17.2	0
2011	632	33.7	18.7	0
2012	629	35.6	17.6	12.6
2013	620	n/a	n/a	15.8
2014	594	n/a	n/a	15.7
2015	611	39.0	15.6	20
2016	575	40.0	14.3	17.6
2017	550	42.0	13.0	15.8
2018	505	39.0	12.9	12.9
2019	466	35.6	13.0	14.2
2020	462	34.5	13.3	15.2
2021	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	433	37.3	11.6	16.2
2023	419	40.0	10.4	n/a
2024	424	36.8	11.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kaneland McDole Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	326	17.8	18.3	0
2007	508	33.0	15.4	0
2008	587	35.0	16.8	0
2009	577	37.5	15.4	0
2010	594	34.5	17.2	0
2011	632	33.7	18.7	0
2012	629	35.6	17.6	12.6
2013	620	n/a	n/a	15.8
2014	594	n/a	n/a	15.7
2015	611	39.0	15.6	20
2016	575	40.0	14.3	17.6
2017	550	42.0	13.0	15.8
2018	505	39.0	12.9	12.9
2019	466	35.6	13.0	14.2
2020	462	34.5	13.3	15.2
2021	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	433	37.3	11.6	16.2
2023	419	40.0	10.4	n/a
2024	424	36.8	11.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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