Bower Elementary School vs. Clifford Johnson School
Should you attend Bower Elementary School or Clifford Johnson School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Clifford Johnson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clifford Johnson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
404 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1108 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
82
Grade 1 Students
74
79
Grade 2 Students
64
86
Grade 3 Students
55
64
Grade 4 Students
83
80
Grade 5 Students
68
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
54%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
63%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
