Bernard J Ward Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bernard J Ward Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernard J Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernard J Ward Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernard J Ward Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bernard J Ward Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2641 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
66%
27%
Black
19%
17%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard J Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard J Ward Elementary School is ranked #2641 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bernard J Ward Elementary School?
377 students attend Bernard J Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bernard J Ward Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bernard J Ward Elementary School offer ?
Bernard J Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernard J Ward Elementary School part of?
Bernard J Ward Elementary School is part of Valley View Community Unit School District 365u.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Juneteenth Observed - Schools Closed
June 19, 2023 (Monday)
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