Bateman Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School
Should I attend Bateman Elementary School or Bell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bateman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bateman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 876 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
887 students
876 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#169 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
82
-
Kindergarten Students
85
93
Grade 1 Students
106
92
Grade 2 Students
98
100
Grade 3 Students
90
93
Grade 4 Students
82
107
Grade 5 Students
88
100
Grade 6 Students
76
88
Grade 7 Students
97
95
Grade 8 Students
83
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
13%
% Hispanic
71%
14%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
20%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
13%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%