Enrollment
285
Elementary
DISTRICT 338 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HERSCHER CUSD 2·NCES 171884002167
Bonfield Grade School
522 E Smith St, Bonfield, IL 60913 · (815) 933-6995 · Kankakee County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL285 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
106 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 76 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 97 | 34% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Bonfield Grade School→Herscher Intermediate School
Based on grade levels within Herscher CUSD 2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bonfield Grade School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfield Grade School this school | 285 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Summersville Grade School Mount Vernon | 283 | 38.2% | 61.1% |
| Pecatonica Elementary School Pecatonica | 307 | 34.9% | 54.0% |
| Olympia North Elementary School Danvers | 279 | 39.8% | 54.8% |
| Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary School Strasburg | 290 | 39.0% | 56.5% |
| Olympia West Elementary School Minier | 255 | 35.7% | 53.9% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bonfield Grade School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Kankakee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 285 | #1,631 of 2,419 | #16 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #1,872 of 2,035 | #16 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.7% | #1,571 of 2,042 | #18 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.2% | #1,614 of 2,132 | #18 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.4% | #454 of 615 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
285
-12 (-4%) vs 2020
+101% since 1990-91, when it was 142
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 285 | 16.5 | 17.3:1 | 37% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 306 | 18 | 17.0:1 | 37% (113) |
| 2022-23 | 323 | 19 | 17.0:1 | 28% (89) |
| 2020-21 | 297 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 273 | 16.8 | 16.3:1 | 28% (76) |
| 2015-16 | 271 | 14 | 19.4:1 | 30% (81) |
| 2010-11 | 202 | 12 | 16.8:1 | 26% (52) |
| 2000-01 | 153 | 11 | 13.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 142 | 9 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bonfield Grade School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (273 to 285); teachers down 1% (16.8 to 16.5).
About Bonfield Grade School
A small elementary school in Bonfield, Illinois, Bonfield Grade School is part of Herscher CUSD 2. Enrollment stands at 285 students, covering pre-K through 1. It has 25% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Illinois (about 381).
Herscher CUSD 2 is the district for Bonfield Grade School. It has 4 schools and 1,686 students.
Bonfield Grade School is 88% White by enrollment. The remaining shares are 8% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Kankakee County's population at about 73%. The diversity index for Bonfield Grade School is 22%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Bonfield Grade School reported 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 17.3:1. Elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1, 3.3 fewer students per teacher than here. There are 106 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 37% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Kankakee County average 61%.
Looking at the county, Kankakee County, median household income comes to about $71,281, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county's public schools total 44, with about 16,499 students.
Among nearby public schools, Limestone Middle School is closest at about 4.2 miles. There are at least 8 more public schools inside ten miles.
Bonfield Grade School is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
Enrollment fell by 4% across 4 years, from 297 in 2020-21 to 285 in 2024-25.
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Kankakee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
106,635
Census ACS
Median income
$71,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
16,499 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Herscher CUSD 2
- Herscher High SchoolHigh · 542 students
- Limestone Middle SchoolMiddle · 468 students
- Herscher Intermediate SchoolElementary · 391 students
Nearby schools
- Limestone Middle School4.2 mi · 468
- Herscher High School6.8 mi · 542
- Herscher Intermediate School6.9 mi · 391
- Liberty Intermediate School8.5 mi · 714
- Noel Levasseur Elementary School8.7 mi · 305
- Bradley West Elementary School8.9 mi · 395
Frequently asked questions
About Bonfield Grade SchoolHow many students attend Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School enrolls approximately 285 students in grades PK-01.
Is Bonfield Grade School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bonfield Grade School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonfield Grade School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bonfield Grade School is approximately 17.3:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Bonfield Grade School?
Bonfield Grade School reports a student body of 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Bonfield Grade School public or private?
Bonfield Grade School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Herscher CUSD 2.
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