Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School serves 212 students in grades 1-8.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School's student population of 212 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is 0.74, which is more 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
#6 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
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 Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School's ranking?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is ranked #6 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School?
212 students attend Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School students are Asian, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School offer ?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School part of?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/28/2020
Challenging, close-knit community. My children thrived at this school.
1 1/6/2020
School administrators need to take action against bullying.
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