Fearn Elementary School vs. Smith Elementary School
Should you attend Fearn Elementary School or Smith Elementary 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
Fearn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fearn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
472 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2529 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
62
80
Grade 1 Students
73
64
Grade 2 Students
82
71
Grade 3 Students
80
72
Grade 4 Students
71
61
Grade 5 Students
104
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
66%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
52%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
