Pierce Downer Elementary School vs. Henry Puffer School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
342 students
285 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1


Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45-49%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
13
16
Kindergarten Students
48
37
Grade 1 Students
40
26
Grade 2 Students
46
36
Grade 3 Students
50
51
Grade 4 Students
45
35
Grade 5 Students
44
44
Grade 6 Students
56
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%


% Hispanic
4%
13%


% Black
n/a
6%


% White
89%
68%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%


Diversity Score
0.21
0.51


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
16%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
n/a
