Tarkington Elementary School vs. Ashburn Community Elementary School
Should I attend Tarkington Elementary School or Ashburn Community 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
Tarkington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ashburn Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 923 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tarkington 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashburn Community 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 6-9% (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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
923 students
299 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2884 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
74
23
Grade 1 Students
88
30
Grade 2 Students
95
30
Grade 3 Students
86
20
Grade 4 Students
100
25
Grade 5 Students
99
43
Grade 6 Students
128
39
Grade 7 Students
112
30
Grade 8 Students
121
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
79%
11%
% Black
19%
88%
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%