Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bismarck-henning Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bismarck-Henning Elementary School serves the entire Bismarck, IL district, encompassing an area of approximately 97.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bismarck-henning Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Bismarck-henning Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bismarck-henning Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bismarck-henning Elementary School's ranking?
Bismarck-henning Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bismarck-henning Elementary School often compared to?
Bismarck-henning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood Grade School, Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Potomac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bismarck-henning Elementary School?
309 students attend Bismarck-henning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bismarck-henning Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bismarck-henning Elementary School?
Bismarck-henning Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bismarck-henning Elementary School offer ?
Bismarck-henning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bismarck-henning Elementary School part of?
Bismarck-henning Elementary School is part of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District.
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