Serving 384 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 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 28%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School?
384 students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School offer ?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
