Lavizzo Elementary School

138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lavizzo 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 ≤10% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lavizzo Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Lavizzo 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 Lavizzo 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)
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lavizzo 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%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lavizzo 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
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lavizzo 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
2%
27%
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Black
97%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
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.
0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lavizzo 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)
34%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lavizzo 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavizzo Elementary School's ranking?
Lavizzo Elementary School is ranked #2958 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?
≤10% 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 Lavizzo Elementary School?
342 students attend Lavizzo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lavizzo Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavizzo Elementary School?
Lavizzo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lavizzo Elementary School offer ?
Lavizzo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lavizzo Elementary School part of?
Lavizzo Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

School Reviews

5   6/1/2012
Lavizzo Elememtary School has made tremendous strides with its new princpal Stelly and new additions to the staff. Look at the schools test score reports since 2010 and you can see the improvement. Lavizzo now offers athletic programs which include volleyball and basketball as well as a choir program and numerous after school activities. The older negative reviews of 2007 should be deleted. The current staff at Lavizzo is all about the students suceeding. Drop by and see for yourself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rgaze

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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