Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Karel Havlicek 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Karel Havlicek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Karel Havlicek Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Karel Havlicek 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 Karel Havlicek Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2767 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karel Havlicek Elementary School's ranking?
Karel Havlicek Elementary School is ranked #2767 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Karel Havlicek Elementary School often compared to?
Karel Havlicek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Dual Language Academy, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Karel Havlicek Elementary School?
507 students attend Karel Havlicek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Karel Havlicek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karel Havlicek Elementary School?
Karel Havlicek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Karel Havlicek Elementary School offer ?
Karel Havlicek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Karel Havlicek Elementary School part of?
Karel Havlicek Elementary School is part of Berwyn North SD 98 School District.
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