Bateman Elementary School
Bateman Elementary School serves 1,008 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Bateman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bateman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bateman Elementary School's student population of 1,008 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 1,008 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Bateman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bateman Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2145 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 4% | 5% |
Hispanic | 80% | 26% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 11% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bateman Elementary School is Roosevelt High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is North River Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago North River Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 319 students10
0.4 miles
4416 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590 0.4 PK-8 319 - Chicago Cleveland Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 558 students10
0.5 miles
3121 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130 0.5 PK-8 558 - Chicago Cics - Irving Park Campus Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 555 students10
0.7 miles
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000 0.7 K-8 555 - Chicago Henry Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 524 students10
0.7 miles
4250 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060 0.7 PK-6 524 - Chicago Waters Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 626 students10
0.7 miles
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090 0.7 K-8 626
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