Locke J Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-3300
- Locke J Elementary School serves 1,350 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Locke J Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Locke J Elementary School's student population of 1,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Locke J Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Locke J Elementary School is 0.27, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1914 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 11% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Locke J Elementary School is Steinmetz College Prep High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lyon Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lyon Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Steinmetz College Prep High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1356 students
0.8 miles
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3030 0.8 9-12 1356 - Chicago Lyon Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 1498 students
1.0 miles
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3120 1.0 K-8 1498 - Chicago Dever Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 788 students
1.1 miles
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3090 1.1 PK-8 788 - Elmwood Park John Mills Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 606 students
1.1 miles
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708)452-3560 1.1 1-6 606 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1099 students
1.2 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-3718 1.2 PK-8 1099
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