Bontemps Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Bontemps Elementary School served 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (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 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Bontemps Elementary School?
310 students attend Bontemps Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bontemps Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bontemps Elementary School?
Bontemps Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bontemps Elementary School offer ?
Bontemps Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bontemps Elementary School part of?
Bontemps Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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