Kipling Elementary School

9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Kipling Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Kipling Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Kipling Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipling Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Kipling Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
98%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipling Elementary School's ranking?
Kipling Elementary School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipling Elementary School?
258 students attend Kipling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipling Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipling Elementary School?
Kipling Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipling Elementary School offer ?
Kipling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kipling Elementary School part of?
Kipling Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

School Reviews

2   5/17/2010
Truly Kipling does not take the best interest of the students in mind. They don't care about what's best for the students; they do what they want to do.
- Posted by Parent - Ber85
2   3/15/2010
I agree whole heartedly with the previous commentor. Kipling is the worst school I have ever experienced. They do keep parents out of their childs educational loop. Kipling feels that they know what is best for YOUR child and they will tell the parents one thing while they are doing something totally different. They hide very pertinent information from parents. I have also experienced them telling my kids not to tell me whats going on in their classes. This is bad; and the District Officer of Kipling doesn't care as well. I have called and complained about Kipling and nothing was done. The food served at Kipling is not worth dogs eating. Kipling is always sending notices home asking for money and uses the money for personal gains instead.
- Posted by Parent - Ber87

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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