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Henson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1326 South Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henson 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
238 students
This chart displays total students of Henson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Henson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henson Elementary School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
10-14%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
10-14%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Henson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Henson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
100%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Henson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Henson Elementary School?
238 students attend Henson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Henson Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henson Elementary School?
Henson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henson Elementary School offer ?
Henson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henson Elementary School part of?
Henson Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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