Hennessy Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
50-54%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hennessy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
45-49%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hennessy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
22%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hennessy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
70%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Hennessy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hennessy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hennessy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Hennessy Elementary School?
394 students attend Hennessy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hennessy Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennessy Elementary School?
Hennessy Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hennessy Elementary School offer ?
Hennessy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hennessy Elementary School part of?
Hennessy Elementary School is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.

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