At a glance
Reported students
139
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
185
Blackhawk Elementary School: 139 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Blackhawk Elementary School
Blackhawk Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in South Beloit. It is one of 5 current school records connected to County of Winnebago SD 320. NCES reports 139 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Blackhawk Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.9%
- Hispanic28.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in County of Winnebago SD 320
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Beloit Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
118 reported students
Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
185 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
199 reported students
South Beloit Sr High School
High · Grades 09–12
254 reported students
Public schools near Blackhawk Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit Jr High School Middle · County of Winnebago SD 320 | 07–08 | 118 | under 0.1 mi |
| Willowbrook Middle School Middle · Prairie Hill CCSD 133 | 05–08 | 348 | 3 mi |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate Middle · Beloit School District | 06–08 | 490 | 3.4 mi |
| Aldrich Intermediate Middle · Beloit School District | 06–08 | 521 | 3.8 mi |
| Stephen Mack Middle School Middle · Rockton SD 140 | 06–08 | 552 | 4 mi |
| Roscoe Middle School Middle · Kinnikinnick CCSD 131 | 06–08 | 596 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Elementary School
What grades does Blackhawk Elementary School serve?
Blackhawk Elementary School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in County of Winnebago SD 320.
How many students attend Blackhawk Elementary School?
Blackhawk Elementary School reported 139 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 121 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blackhawk Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 139 students and 8.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blackhawk Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blackhawk Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on County of Winnebago SD 320 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blackhawk Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blackhawk Elementary School in?
Blackhawk Elementary School is part of County of Winnebago SD 320, based in South Beloit, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blackhawk Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Beloit Jr High School (under 0.1 mi), Willowbrook Middle School (3 mi), Fran Fruzen Intermediate (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.