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Kershaw Elementary School vs. Bennett Elementary School

Should you attend Kershaw Elementary School or Bennett 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
Kershaw Elementary School
6450 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bennett Elementary School
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kershaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kershaw 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bennett 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
207 students
257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kershaw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kershaw Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kershaw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kershaw Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2856 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3239 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kershaw Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bennett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kershaw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kershaw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kershaw Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bennett Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
20
Kindergarten Students
22
20
Grade 1 Students
20
25
Grade 2 Students
18
33
Grade 3 Students
22
25
Grade 4 Students
24
32
Grade 5 Students
23
24
Grade 6 Students
25
27
Grade 7 Students
17
21
Grade 8 Students
17
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kershaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
97%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kershaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kershaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kershaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kershaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
(11-12 School Year Data)
44%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kershaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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