King Elementary School (Closed 2014)
King Elementary School served 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 26% |
| Black | 77% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to King Elementary School is Clemente Community Academy High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chopin Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Chopin Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 423 students10
0.1 miles
2450 W Rice St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4080 0.1 PK-8 423 - Chicago Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 283 students10
0.4 miles
2510 W Cortez St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 455-5410 0.4 K-8 283 - Chicago Erie Elementary Charter School Charter School
Math: 6% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 417 students10
0.4 miles
1405 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-7161 0.4 K-8 417 - Chicago Mitchell Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 400 students10
0.4 miles
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655 0.4 PK-8 400 - Chicago Clemente Community Academy High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 753 students10
0.5 miles
1147 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4000 0.5 9-12 753
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