Nobel Elementary School

4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nobel 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Nobel Elementary School's student population of 628 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Nobel 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 Nobel Elementary School is 0.26, 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)
#3125 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nobel 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.
12%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nobel 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 Nobel 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%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
85%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Nobel Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
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.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Nobel 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%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nobel 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)
46%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nobel 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 Nobel Elementary School's ranking?
Nobel Elementary School is ranked #3125 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nobel Elementary School often compared to?
Nobel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Elementary Academy, Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Nobel Elementary School?
628 students attend Nobel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nobel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nobel Elementary School?
Nobel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nobel Elementary School offer ?
Nobel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nobel Elementary School part of?
Nobel Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Nobel Elementary School located?
Nobel Elementary School is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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