Bright Elementary School

10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bright 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Bright Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bright Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bright Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
34%
27%
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Black
66%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Bright Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Elementary School's ranking?
Bright Elementary School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bright Elementary School often compared to?
Bright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addams Elementary School, Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bright Elementary School?
218 students attend Bright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bright Elementary School students are Black, and 34% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Elementary School?
Bright Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bright Elementary School offer ?
Bright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bright Elementary School part of?
Bright Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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