Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W A Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
48%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend W A Johnson Elementary School?
407 students attend W A Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of W A Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W A Johnson Elementary School?
W A Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does W A Johnson Elementary School offer ?
W A Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W A Johnson Elementary School part of?
W A Johnson Elementary School is part of Bensenville School District 2.
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