Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belmont-cragin 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmont-cragin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Belmont-cragin Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belmont-cragin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont-cragin Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont-cragin Elementary School's ranking?
Belmont-cragin Elementary School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Belmont-cragin Elementary School often compared to?
Belmont-cragin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanson Park Elementary School, Prieto Math-science Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Belmont-cragin Elementary School?
436 students attend Belmont-cragin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Belmont-cragin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont-cragin Elementary School?
Belmont-cragin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belmont-cragin Elementary School offer ?
Belmont-cragin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belmont-cragin Elementary School part of?
Belmont-cragin Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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