Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Drexel 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Drexel Elementary School serves the southern part of Cicero, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drexel Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Drexel 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 Drexel Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#2877 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
None Specified
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drexel Elementary School's ranking?
Drexel Elementary School is ranked #2877 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Drexel Elementary School?
396 students attend Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Drexel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drexel Elementary School?
Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Drexel Elementary School part of?
Drexel Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
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