Serving 133 students in grades 2-8, Attucks 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Attucks Elementary School?
133 students attend Attucks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Attucks Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Attucks Elementary School?
Attucks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Attucks Elementary School offer ?
Attucks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Attucks Elementary School part of?
Attucks Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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