Drake Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-9129
- Drake Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Drake 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 5%)
School Overview
- Drake Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Drake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Drake Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3430 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Drake Elementary School is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 553 students
0.2 miles
3000 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9000 0.2 9-12 553 - Chicago Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 249 students
0.2 miles
2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312)949-9400 0.2 8-12 249 - Chicago Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 620 students
0.3 miles
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9272 0.3 PK-8 620 - Chicago Chicago High School For The Arts Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 601 students
0.4 miles
2714 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)534-9710 0.4 9-12 601 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
0.6 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)624-3444 0.6 9-12 365
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