Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Altgeld 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 was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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