Elmwood Elementary School vs. May Watts Elementary School
Should I attend Elmwood Elementary School or May Watts 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
Elmwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
May Watts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, May Watts Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
675 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#461 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
100
96
Grade 1 Students
131
103
Grade 2 Students
131
101
Grade 3 Students
86
79
Grade 4 Students
119
101
Grade 5 Students
108
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
53%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
65%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
