Lee R Foster Elementary School vs. Kerkstra Elementary School
Should you attend Lee R Foster Elementary School or Kerkstra 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
Lee R Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Kerkstra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 1-5, Lee R Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades 1-5, Kerkstra Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
395 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#835 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
67
81
Grade 2 Students
83
73
Grade 3 Students
87
76
Grade 4 Students
77
86
Grade 5 Students
81
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
29%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
50%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
