Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nobel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nobel Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nobel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nobel Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2877 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
87%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nobel Elementary School's ranking?
Nobel Elementary School is ranked #2877 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nobel Elementary School often compared to?
Nobel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Elementary Academy, Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nobel Elementary School?
592 students attend Nobel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nobel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nobel Elementary School?
Nobel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nobel Elementary School offer ?
Nobel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nobel Elementary School part of?
Nobel Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Nobel Elementary School located?
Nobel Elementary School is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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