Camras Elementary School
Camras Elementary School serves 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Camras Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Camras Elementary School's student population of 865 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Camras Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Camras Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#2517 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
89%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Camras Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
2249 N KENNETH AVE
CHICAGO, IL$414,900- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (1.89 miles from school)
-
3604 W GEORGE ST UNIT G
CHICAGO, IL$179,900- 2 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (2.70 miles from school)
-
3543 W BELMONT AVE #2
CHICAGO, IL$450,000- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.76 miles from school)
-
316 N LOMBARD AVE
OAK PARK, IL$649,900- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.97 miles from school)
Recent Articles
What does the Country's Most Expensive School Look Like?
Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools win the award for the country’s most expensive campus, clocking in at a price tag of one-half of a billion dollars. Take a walk down the hall to experience the priciest public school in America.
Detroit Schools: District Is Failing Its Students According To Test Scores
We report on dismal math and reading test scores of Detroit public school students and what’s being done to bring scores up to par.
August 05, 2022
Teaching: Using Virtual RealityVirtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.
