Dvorak Technology Elementary School

3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dvorak Technology 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 6-9% (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: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Dvorak Technology Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Dvorak Technology 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 Dvorak Technology Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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6-9%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dvorak Technology 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
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
96%
17%
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White
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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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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Dvorak Technology 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
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
29%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dvorak Technology 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dvorak Technology Elementary School's ranking?
Dvorak Technology Elementary School is ranked #3321 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dvorak Technology Elementary School?
329 students attend Dvorak Technology Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dvorak Technology Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dvorak Technology Elementary School?
Dvorak Technology Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dvorak Technology Elementary School offer ?
Dvorak Technology Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dvorak Technology Elementary School part of?
Dvorak Technology Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dvorak Technology Elementary School located?
Dvorak Technology Elementary School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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