Altgeld Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Altgeld Elementary School served 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)26%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Altgeld Elementary School?
437 students attend Altgeld Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Altgeld Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altgeld Elementary School?
Altgeld Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altgeld Elementary School offer ?
Altgeld Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Altgeld Elementary School part of?
Altgeld Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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