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Kanoon Elementary Magnet School vs. Bennett Elementary School

Should you attend Kanoon Elementary Magnet School or Bennett 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
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School
2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bennett Elementary School
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kanoon Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
373 students
257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3145 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3239 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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 Bennett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bennett Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
20
Kindergarten Students
32
20
Grade 1 Students
26
25
Grade 2 Students
41
33
Grade 3 Students
35
25
Grade 4 Students
50
32
Grade 5 Students
33
24
Grade 6 Students
41
27
Grade 7 Students
43
21
Grade 8 Students
54
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
(11-12 School Year Data)
44%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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