Libby Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Libby 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 15-19% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Libby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Libby Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
281 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Libby 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 Libby Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2856 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
34%
27%

Black
64%
17%

White
1%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%

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 Libby Elementary School's ranking?
Libby Elementary School is ranked #2856 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Libby Elementary School?
281 students attend Libby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Libby Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Libby Elementary School?
Libby Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Libby Elementary School offer ?
Libby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Libby Elementary School part of?
Libby Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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