Hennessy Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Hennessy Elementary School serves 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
50-54%
59%
(11-12)
45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
8%
Source: 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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