Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W A Johnson School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W A Johnson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W A Johnson School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
W A Johnson School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W A Johnson School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1766 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W A Johnson School's ranking?
W A Johnson School is ranked #1766 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend W A Johnson School?
619 students attend W A Johnson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W A Johnson School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W A Johnson School?
W A Johnson School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does W A Johnson School offer ?
W A Johnson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W A Johnson School part of?
W A Johnson School is part of Bensenville SD 2 School District.
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