Kerkstra Elementary School vs. Lee R Foster Elementary School
Should you attend Kerkstra Elementary School or Lee R Foster 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
Kerkstra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lee R Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades 1-5, Kerkstra Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 395 students in grades 1-5, Lee R Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
389 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#851 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
81
67
Grade 2 Students
73
83
Grade 3 Students
76
87
Grade 4 Students
86
77
Grade 5 Students
73
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
33%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
55%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
