Woodson South Elementary School vs. Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Should I attend Woodson South Elementary School or Ariel Elementary Community Academy? 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
Woodson South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ariel Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodson South 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 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ariel Elementary Community Academy 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 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
283 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3321 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
33
Kindergarten Students
23
29
Grade 1 Students
32
37
Grade 2 Students
18
39
Grade 3 Students
25
33
Grade 4 Students
31
40
Grade 5 Students
36
32
Grade 6 Students
30
42
Grade 7 Students
36
50
Grade 8 Students
35
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
96%
96%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
51%
