Goldblatt Elementary School (Closed 2014)

4257 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Goldblatt Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
(12-13)
35-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Goldblatt Elementary School?
227 students attend Goldblatt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Goldblatt Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldblatt Elementary School?
Goldblatt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goldblatt Elementary School offer ?
Goldblatt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Goldblatt Elementary School part of?
Goldblatt Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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