Dr Howard Elementary School vs. Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Should you attend Dr Howard Elementary School or Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Howard 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 408 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
408 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1108 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
66
Grade 1 Students
71
70
Grade 2 Students
65
68
Grade 3 Students
68
70
Grade 4 Students
47
72
Grade 5 Students
64
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
22%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
47%
36%
% White
21%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
