De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec (Closed 2010)
De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec served 179 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
97%
26%
Black
n/a
17%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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