Serving 601 students in grades 4-8, Castellanos 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 was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)27%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
29%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Castellanos Elementary School?
601 students attend Castellanos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Castellanos Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castellanos Elementary School?
Castellanos Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Castellanos Elementary School offer ?
Castellanos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Castellanos Elementary School part of?
Castellanos Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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