Garcia Lorca Elementary School
Tel:
(773) 534-0950
Garcia Lorca Elementary School serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Garcia Lorca Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Garcia Lorca Elementary School's student population of 828 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 828 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garcia Lorca Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Garcia Lorca Elementary School is 0.13, 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 | #2339 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 Garcia Lorca Elementary School is Aspira Charter - Early College Pr (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Reilly Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Aspira Charter - Early College Pr Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 364 students
0.2 miles
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 342-1509 0.2 9-12 364 - Chicago Yccs-aspira Pantoja Alternative High School Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 180 students
0.2 miles
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 342-1509 0.2 10-12 180 - Chicago Reilly Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 924 students
0.3 miles
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250 0.3 PK-8 924 - Chicago Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 489 students
0.4 miles
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 342-1509 0.4 9-11 489 - Chicago Scammon Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 747 students
0.4 miles
4201 W Henderson St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3475 0.4 PK-8 747
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