Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jungman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jungman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jungman Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jungman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jungman Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
62%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
41%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jungman Elementary School's ranking?
Jungman Elementary School is ranked #1828 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jungman Elementary School?
290 students attend Jungman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jungman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jungman Elementary School?
Jungman Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jungman Elementary School offer ?
Jungman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jungman Elementary School part of?
Jungman Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Jungman Elementary School located?
Jungman Elementary School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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