Schafer Elementary School vs. Ardmore Elementary School
Should I attend Schafer Elementary School or Ardmore 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
Schafer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Ardmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schafer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ardmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (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 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
383 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#788 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
20
Kindergarten Students
51
71
Grade 1 Students
60
89
Grade 2 Students
59
74
Grade 3 Students
54
78
Grade 4 Students
55
78
Grade 5 Students
69
76
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
23%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
25%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%