Dr Howard Elementary School vs. Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Should I attend Dr Howard Elementary School or Vernon L Barkstall 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
Dr Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 389 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vernon L Barkstall 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
389 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1207 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
68
Grade 1 Students
73
65
Grade 2 Students
48
89
Grade 3 Students
65
60
Grade 4 Students
69
62
Grade 5 Students
59
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
17%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
41%
33%
% White
23%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
