Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Byrne 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byrne Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byrne 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 Byrne Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2192 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byrne Elementary School's ranking?
Byrne Elementary School is ranked #2192 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Byrne Elementary School often compared to?
Byrne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinzie Elementary School, Dore Elementary School, Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Byrne Elementary School?
624 students attend Byrne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Byrne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byrne Elementary School?
Byrne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byrne Elementary School offer ?
Byrne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Byrne Elementary School part of?
Byrne Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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