Plato Learning Elementary School

5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Plato Learning Elementary School's student population of 194 students has grown by 331% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Plato Learning 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 Plato Learning 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3285 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 Plato Learning 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.
≤10%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
Hispanic
2%
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
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plato Learning 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 (13-14)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plato Learning Elementary School's ranking?
Plato Learning Elementary School is ranked #3285 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Plato Learning Elementary School?
194 students attend Plato Learning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Plato Learning Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Plato Learning Elementary School offer ?
Plato Learning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Learning Elementary School part of?
Plato Learning Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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