Bernard Long Elementary School

1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernard Long 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bernard Long Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Bernard Long Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Bernard Long Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernard Long Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3114 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
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6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
89%
17%
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White
5%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernard Long Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard Long Elementary School is ranked #3114 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bernard Long Elementary School often compared to?
Bernard Long Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leclaire Elementary School, Frohardt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bernard Long Elementary School?
365 students attend Bernard Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bernard Long Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernard Long Elementary School?
Bernard Long Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernard Long Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernard Long Elementary School part of?
Bernard Long Elementary School is part of Madison CUSD 12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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