Frank C Whiteley Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Frank C Whiteley Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson 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
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Frank C Whiteley 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
521 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#506 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
5
Kindergarten Students
61
54
Grade 1 Students
71
43
Grade 2 Students
70
41
Grade 3 Students
89
62
Grade 4 Students
62
41
Grade 5 Students
76
45
Grade 6 Students
76
52
Grade 7 Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
18%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
41%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%