Locke J Elementary School serves 1,202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Locke J 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 9% (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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locke J Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Locke J Elementary School's student population of 1,202 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locke J 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 Locke J Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#2713 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
11%
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 (13-14)
9%
3%
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 Locke J Elementary School's ranking?
Locke J Elementary School is ranked #2713 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Locke J Elementary School?
1,202 students attend Locke J Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Locke J Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locke J Elementary School?
Locke J Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Locke J Elementary School offer ?
Locke J Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Locke J Elementary School part of?
Locke J Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Student Attendance (Events)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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