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Willard Elementary School vs. Canty Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Willard Elementary School
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Canty Elementary School
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canty Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
347 students
820 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canty Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canty Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Forest School District 90 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canty Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#95 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#904 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canty Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in IL)
36%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Forest School District 90 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Forest School District 90 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canty Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Canty Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
88
Kindergarten Students
45
65
Grade 1 Students
62
87
Grade 2 Students
62
82
Grade 3 Students
65
80
Grade 4 Students
82
88
Grade 5 Students
-
81
Grade 6 Students
-
81
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Forest School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Forest School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Forest School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Forest School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Forest School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canty Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Forest School District 90 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Forest School District 90 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canty Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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