Farnsworth Elementary School
Farnsworth Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Farnsworth Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Farnsworth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Farnsworth Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Farnsworth Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Farnsworth Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1452 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 40% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Farnsworth Elementary School is Taft High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beaubien Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Beaubien Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 1,096 student10
0.7 miles
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500 0.7 PK-8 1,096 - Chicago Hitch Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 568 students10
0.7 miles
5625 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1189 0.7 PK-8 568 - Chicago Acceleration Academies Llc Alternative School
1.0 miles
1001 N Miami Beach Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
(305) 995-1430 1 n/a n/a - Chicago Prussing Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 734 students10
1.0 miles
4650 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3460 1 PK-8 734 - Chicago Sauganash Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 605 students10
1.3 miles
6040 N Kilpatrick Av
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470 1.3 K-8 605
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