Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clissold 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clissold Elementary School serves the south part of its district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clissold Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clissold Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clissold Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2630 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clissold Elementary School's ranking?
Clissold Elementary School is ranked #2630 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clissold Elementary School often compared to?
Clissold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center, Kellogg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clissold Elementary School?
508 students attend Clissold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clissold Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clissold Elementary School?
Clissold Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clissold Elementary School offer ?
Clissold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clissold Elementary School part of?
Clissold Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Clissold Elementary School located?
Clissold Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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