Delano Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3937 West Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Delano Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
40%
58%
(12-13)
40%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Delano Elementary School?
377 students attend Delano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Delano Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delano Elementary School?
Delano Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delano Elementary School offer ?
Delano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Delano Elementary School part of?
Delano Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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