Peterson Elementary School vs. Budlong Elementary School
Should you attend Peterson Elementary School or Budlong 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
Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Budlong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peterson 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Budlong 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
899 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2323 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1267 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
92
Kindergarten Students
90
94
Grade 1 Students
93
85
Grade 2 Students
85
83
Grade 3 Students
88
79
Grade 4 Students
107
57
Grade 5 Students
111
61
Grade 6 Students
90
65
Grade 7 Students
85
72
Grade 8 Students
97
55
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
24%
17%
% Hispanic
36%
39%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
28%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
