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Dr Howard Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School

Should you attend Dr Howard Elementary School or Kenwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr Howard Elementary School
110 N. James
Champaign, IL 61821
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kenwood Elementary School
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Dr Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Howard 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Howard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Howard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kenwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Howard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Howard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1255 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#872 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Howard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kenwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Howard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Howard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr Howard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kenwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
67
Grade 1 Students
71
73
Grade 2 Students
65
70
Grade 3 Students
68
48
Grade 4 Students
47
52
Grade 5 Students
64
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
47%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr Howard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Howard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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