Key Elementary School (Closed 2014)

517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Key Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
28%
58%
(12-13)
29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
96%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
303 students attend Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Key Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Key Elementary School offer ?
Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Key Elementary School part of?
Key Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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