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Blackstone Elementary School

Public K-1

 1309 Jefferson St
       Mendota, IL  61342-1429

(815) 539-6888

District: Mendota CCSD 289

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,715 Help


Students who attend Blackstone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northbrook School
High:    Mendota Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.8%
Hispanic:
39.6%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), Hispanic (39.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackstone Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackstone Elementary School is $16,715.
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Mendota CCSD 289:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota CCSD 289 585th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Blackstone Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 1 2 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 168
1989 155 n/a 1 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 166
1990 163 n/a 1 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 180
1991 158 0 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 167 0 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 152 1 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 157 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1995 138 0 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1996 138 0 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1997 144 1 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 143 2 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 266 6 3 72 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 248 5 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 242 3 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 182 6 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 182 6 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 198 3 2 78 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 181 5 4 101 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 155 3 1 98 0 n/a n/a 4 261
2007 168 4 0 88 0 n/a n/a 8 268
2008 168 7 0 89 0 n/a n/a 6 270
2009 151 4 0 94 0 n/a n/a 7 256
2010 157 1 0 107 0 n/a n/a 6 271
2011 168 2 0 113 0 0 4 0 287
2012 147 5 2 91 0 0 4 0 249
2013 118 3 1 91 0 0 3 0 216
2014 140 4 1 102 0 0 3 0 250
2015 138 4 1 99 0 0 6 0 248
2016 133 6 3 93 1 0 10 0 246
2017 136 9 3 93 1 0 9 0 251
2018 140 8 4 90 0 0 3 0 245
2019 126 5 1 79 0 0 3 0 214
2020 117 4 0 81 0 0 6 0 208
2021 118 3 0 79 0 0 8 0 208
2022 108 5 0 85 0 0 8 0 206
2023 121 6 1 87 0 0 7 0 222
2024 112 4 0 84 0 0 12 0 212

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 Blackstone Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 8.0 21.0 n/a
1989 166 8.5 19.5 n/a
1990 180 8.5 21.1 n/a
1991 184 8.5 21.6 n/a
1992 185 8.5 21.7 n/a
1993 176 7.5 23.5 n/a
1994 176 8.0 22.0 n/a
1995 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1996 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1997 168 8.0 21.0 n/a
1998 166 8.0 20.8 n/a
1999 347 18.0 19.3 n/a
2000 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
2001 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
2002 262 16.5 15.9 48.9
2003 262 16.5 15.9 48.9
2004 281 18.3 15.4 45.2
2005 291 16.8 17.3 49.8
2006 261 16.8 15.5 56
2007 268 15.0 17.9 60.8
2008 270 15.0 18.0 54.2
2009 256 17.8 14.4 58.6
2010 271 18.8 14.4 64.9
2011 287 19.0 15.1 63.8
2012 249 18.0 13.8 62.2
2013 216 n/a n/a 64.8
2014 250 20.0 12.5 62.8
2015 248 18.0 13.7 68.1
2016 246 19.0 12.9 54.9
2017 251 17.0 14.7 57.8
2018 245 17.8 13.7 56.3
2019 214 18.8 11.3 58.9
2020 208 18.7 11.0 61.1
2021 208 n/a n/a n/a
2022 206 18.8 10.9 51.9
2023 222 17.8 12.4 63.5
2024 212 17.0 12.4 67

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 Blackstone Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 8.0 21.0 n/a
1989 166 8.5 19.5 n/a
1990 180 8.5 21.1 n/a
1991 184 8.5 21.6 n/a
1992 185 8.5 21.7 n/a
1993 176 7.5 23.5 n/a
1994 176 8.0 22.0 n/a
1995 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1996 169 8.0 21.1 n/a
1997 168 8.0 21.0 n/a
1998 166 8.0 20.8 n/a
1999 347 18.0 19.3 n/a
2000 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
2001 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
2002 262 16.5 15.9 48.9
2003 262 16.5 15.9 48.9
2004 281 18.3 15.4 45.2
2005 291 16.8 17.3 49.8
2006 261 16.8 15.5 56
2007 268 15.0 17.9 60.8
2008 270 15.0 18.0 54.2
2009 256 17.8 14.4 58.6
2010 271 18.8 14.4 64.9
2011 287 19.0 15.1 63.8
2012 249 18.0 13.8 62.2
2013 216 n/a n/a 64.8
2014 250 20.0 12.5 62.8
2015 248 18.0 13.7 68.1
2016 246 19.0 12.9 54.9
2017 251 17.0 14.7 57.8
2018 245 17.8 13.7 56.3
2019 214 18.8 11.3 58.9
2020 208 18.7 11.0 61.1
2021 208 n/a n/a n/a
2022 206 18.8 10.9 51.9
2023 222 17.8 12.4 63.5
2024 212 17.0 12.4 67

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.

Immunization Rates

Blackstone Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.0%98.8%
201698.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201796.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.6%96.8%
201897.6%97.2%97.2%97.2%98.4%96.8%
201998.6%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.6%98.2%
202198.5%98.1%98.1%98.1%99.0%98.1%98.1%
202297.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.0%99.5%
202398.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.6%99.5%
202496.6%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.1%97.6%99.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackstone Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,234 (10.4%) $10,610 (89.6%) $11,844
2020 $843 (7.1%) $11,092 (92.9%) $11,934
2021 $1,274 (9.7%) $11,896 (90.3%) $13,170
2022 $1,274 (9.7%) $11,896 (90.3%) $13,170
2023 $1,165 (8.7%) $12,209 (91.3%) $13,374
2024 $1,027 (6.1%) $15,688 (93.9%) $16,715

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackstone Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students214222
 3.7%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic7987
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White126121
 4%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%63.5%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Blackstone Elementary School.

Students at Blackstone Elementary School are 53% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Blackstone Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northbrook School
High : Mendota Township High School


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