Serving 724 students in grades 1-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
94%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School?
724 students attend Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School offer ?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School part of?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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