Camras Elementary School
Tel:
(773) 534-2960
Camras Elementary School serves 936 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Camras Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Camras Elementary School's student population of 936 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 936 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Camras Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Camras Elementary School is 0.21, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2519 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 5% |
Hispanic | 89% | 26% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 6% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Camras Elementary School is Chicago Academy High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lyon Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lyon Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 1,411 student
0.4 miles
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120 0.4 K-8 1,411 - Chicago Chicago Academy Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 603 students
0.6 miles
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885 0.6 PK-8 603 - Chicago Chicago Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 542 students
0.6 miles
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-0146 0.6 9-12 542 - Chicago Reinberg Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 794 students
0.6 miles
3425 N Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465 0.6 PK-8 794 - Chicago Schubert Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 755 students
0.6 miles
2727 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080 0.6 PK-5 755
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