Fermi Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1415 East 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fermi Elementary School serves 233 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
233 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
15-19%
58%
(12-13)
20-24%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
99%
16%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Fermi Elementary School?
233 students attend Fermi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fermi Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fermi Elementary School?
Fermi Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fermi Elementary School offer ?
Fermi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fermi Elementary School part of?
Fermi Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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