Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School vs. Dr Howard Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dr Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vernon L Barkstall 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Howard 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
408 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1273 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
65
Grade 1 Students
70
71
Grade 2 Students
68
65
Grade 3 Students
70
68
Grade 4 Students
72
47
Grade 5 Students
62
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
12%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
36%
47%
% White
27%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
