Blackstone Elem School
Mendota, IL · Mendota CCSD 289
Regular public school · Grades K - 1 · Town, distant
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1309 Jefferson St, Mendota, IL 61342
(815)539-6888NCES ID 172562004735Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 212 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 52.8% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 39.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 5.7% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $180K in zip 61342 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Blackstone Elem School
- #1290Lincoln Elem SchoolMendota CCSD 289 · 0.9 mi away1,290th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 36%Compare - #1829Allen Grade SchoolLa Moille CUSD 303 · 7.9 mi away1,829th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 20%Compare - #747Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175Dimmick Community Consolidated SD #175 · 9.5 mi away747th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 38%Compare - #1110Earlville Elem SchoolEarlville CUSD 9 · 10.8 mi away1,110th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41%Compare - #864Paw Paw Elementary SchoolPaw Paw CUSD 271 · 12.6 mi away864th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 39%Compare - #1035Ladd Comm Cons SchLadd CCSD 94 · 12.6 mi away1,035th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 36%Compare - #358Dalzell Grade SchoolDalzell SD 98 · 13.4 mi away358th of 2,105
ELA 65%Compare - #1545Northwest Elem SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 14 mi away1,545th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 21%Compare
What school district is Blackstone Elem School in?
Blackstone Elem School is part of the Mendota CCSD 289 district in Mendota, Illinois.
Is Blackstone Elem School a good school?
Blackstone Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Elem School?
White 53%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 6%, Black 2% (212 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Blackstone Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61342 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.