Deneen Elementary School

7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Deneen 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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Deneen Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Deneen 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 Deneen Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deneen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deneen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Deneen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
99%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deneen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deneen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deneen Elementary School's ranking?
Deneen 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 Deneen Elementary School often compared to?
Deneen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashe Elementary School, Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy 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 Deneen Elementary School?
423 students attend Deneen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Deneen Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deneen Elementary School?
Deneen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deneen Elementary School offer ?
Deneen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Deneen Elementary School part of?
Deneen Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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