Bent Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Bent Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bent 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
374 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3023 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1174 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
62
Grade 1 Students
61
73
Grade 2 Students
61
58
Grade 3 Students
58
48
Grade 4 Students
67
62
Grade 5 Students
64
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
36%
11%
% Black
22%
11%
% White
32%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
