Nightingale Elementary School

5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,060 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nightingale 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Nightingale Elementary School's student population of 1,060 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,060 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Nightingale 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 Nightingale Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#2867 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
28%
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13%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nightingale 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
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nightingale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nightingale 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 Nightingale 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 Nightingale Elementary School's ranking?
Nightingale Elementary School is ranked #2867 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nightingale Elementary School often compared to?
Nightingale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Talman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Nightingale Elementary School?
1,060 students attend Nightingale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nightingale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nightingale Elementary School?
Nightingale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nightingale Elementary School offer ?
Nightingale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nightingale Elementary School part of?
Nightingale Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Nightingale Elementary School located?
Nightingale Elementary School is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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