Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dunne Technology Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School serves the southern part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located roughly 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Brain Power, One STEM at a Time
School Rankings
Dunne Technology Academy 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 Dunne Technology Academy 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown R Elementary Community Academy, Curtis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School?
206 students attend Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School offer ?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School part of?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School located?
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Roseland.
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