Elementary Schools in District 50 Schools

There is only one elementary school located in District 50 Schools - J L Hensey Elementary School. This school serves students in grades K-5 and is currently ranked 759 out of 813 elementary schools in Illinois, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is concerning, with only 5.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly below the state averages.

J L Hensey Elementary School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 10.5% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 61.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student of $16,462, the school's academic performance remains poor, indicating that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes.

Overall, the data suggests that J L Hensey Elementary School is a low-performing school with significant challenges, including low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's declining test scores and poor academic performance compared to state averages are concerning and indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement.