Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Esmond 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esmond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Esmond Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esmond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esmond Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esmond Elementary School's ranking?
Esmond Elementary School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Esmond Elementary School often compared to?
Esmond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center, Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Esmond Elementary School?
283 students attend Esmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Esmond Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esmond Elementary School?
Esmond Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Esmond Elementary School offer ?
Esmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Esmond Elementary School part of?
Esmond Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
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