Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School (Closed 2014)

6650 South Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
314 students

Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
15-19%
58%
(12-13)
30-34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Black
100%
16%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 24-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School?
314 students attend Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School?
Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School offer ?
Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School part of?
Dumas Technology Academy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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