The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students (09-10)
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)3%
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
22%
Black
(09-10)85%
20%
White
(09-10)10%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
145 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bennett Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Cairo Unified School District 1.
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