Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Henry Puffer 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Henry Puffer School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Henry Puffer School?
288 students attend Henry Puffer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Henry Puffer School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Puffer School?
Henry Puffer School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Puffer School offer ?
Henry Puffer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Henry Puffer School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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