Belle Aire Elementary School vs. Pierce Downer Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belle Aire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
254 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
10
Kindergarten Students
29
47
Grade 1 Students
36
47
Grade 2 Students
33
47
Grade 3 Students
41
42
Grade 4 Students
25
57
Grade 5 Students
46
46
Grade 6 Students
35
52
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
71%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%