Fernwood Elementary School

10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fernwood 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Fernwood Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Fernwood 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 Fernwood Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2767 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fernwood 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.
15-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fernwood 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
20:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fernwood 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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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
97%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Fernwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fernwood 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 (12-13)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fernwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fernwood Elementary School's ranking?
Fernwood Elementary School is ranked #2767 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fernwood Elementary School?
300 students attend Fernwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fernwood Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernwood Elementary School?
Fernwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fernwood Elementary School offer ?
Fernwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fernwood Elementary School part of?
Fernwood Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fernwood Elementary School located?
Fernwood Elementary School is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Washington Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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