Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts?
245 students attend Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts part of?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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