Locke J Elementary School
Locke J Elementary School serves 1,337 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Locke J Elementary School's student population of 1,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 1,337 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Locke J Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2509 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 85% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 10% | 48% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Cmps (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Steinmetz College Prep High School Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,262 student10
0.8 miles
3030 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3030 0.8 9-12 1,262 - Elmwood Park Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Cmps Charter School
Math: 14% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 548 students10
1.0 miles
2050 N Natchez Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(312) 455-5425 1 K-8 548 - Chicago Lyon Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 1,411 student10
1.0 miles
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120 1 K-8 1,411 - Chicago Dever Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 780 students10
1.1 miles
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090 1.1 PK-8 780 - Elmwood Park John Mills Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-6 | 636 students10
1.1 miles
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560 1.1 1-6 636
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