Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci serves 95 students in grades 3-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci?
95 students attend Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci?
Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci offer ?
Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci part of?
Armstrong L Elementary Math & Sci is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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