Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School vs. Carrie Busey Elementary School
Should I attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School or Carrie Busey 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
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Carrie Busey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carrie Busey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
417 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#411 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
88
Grade 1 Students
65
81
Grade 2 Students
89
83
Grade 3 Students
60
74
Grade 4 Students
62
75
Grade 5 Students
73
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
14%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
33%
23%
% White
34%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
