Buckingham Special Education Center serves 35 students in grades 2-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buckingham Special Education Center?
35 students attend Buckingham Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Buckingham Special Education Center students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckingham Special Education Center?
Buckingham Special Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buckingham Special Education Center offer ?
Buckingham Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Buckingham Special Education Center part of?
Buckingham Special Education Center is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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