Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort Dearborn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Dearborn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fort Dearborn Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Dearborn 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 Fort Dearborn Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3609 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
1%
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)
48%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Dearborn Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Dearborn Elementary School is ranked #3609 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fort Dearborn Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Dearborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Park Elementary School, Gresham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fort Dearborn Elementary School?
342 students attend Fort Dearborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fort Dearborn Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Dearborn Elementary School?
Fort Dearborn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Dearborn Elementary School offer ?
Fort Dearborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fort Dearborn Elementary School part of?
Fort Dearborn Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
CPS Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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