Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr 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 10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
26%
Black
(15-16)96%
17%
White
(15-16)n/a
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr?
465 students attend Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr offer ?
Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr part of?
Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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