Henderson Elementary School
Henderson Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Henderson 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Henderson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Henderson Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Henderson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3298 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 87% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 32% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Henderson Elementary School is Horizon Science Academy - Southwest Chtr (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cics - Basil Campus (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Cics - Basil Campus Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 736 students10
0.2 miles
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455 0.2 K-8 736 - Chicago Fulton Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 337 students10
0.5 miles
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000 0.5 PK-8 337 - Chicago Earle Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 415 students10
0.6 miles
2040 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9130 0.6 PK-8 415 - Chicago Horizon Science Academy - Southwest Chtr Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-11 | 723 students10
0.6 miles
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355 0.6 K-11 723 - Chicago Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 1,325 student10
0.6 miles
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300 0.6 7-12 1,325
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