J L Hensey Elementary School vs. Banner Elementary School
Should I attend J L Hensey Elementary School or Banner 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
J L Hensey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Banner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, J L Hensey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banner 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 45-49% (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 Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-3
K-5
Total Students
273 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2285 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#421 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
8
Kindergarten Students
65
55
Grade 1 Students
67
63
Grade 2 Students
64
52
Grade 3 Students
66
54
Grade 4 Students
-
48
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
16%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
91%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%