Washington Elementary School vs. Benjamin Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Benjamin 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
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Benjamin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
353 students
613 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#221 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
113
Grade 1 Students
73
92
Grade 2 Students
58
95
Grade 3 Students
48
109
Grade 4 Students
62
105
Grade 5 Students
50
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
33%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
64%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
