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Henderson Elementary School

5650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henderson 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Henderson Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Henderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henderson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henderson 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 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henderson 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henderson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Henderson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henderson 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Henderson Elementary School is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Henderson Elementary School?
234 students attend Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Henderson Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School?
Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Henderson Elementary School part of?
Henderson Elementary School is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Henderson Elementary School located?
Henderson Elementary School is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in West Englewood.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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