Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Otis 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Otis Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otis Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2749 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
61%
27%
Black
30%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis Elementary School's ranking?
Otis Elementary School is ranked #2749 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Otis Elementary School often compared to?
Otis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manierre Elementary School, Brown W Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Otis Elementary School?
269 students attend Otis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Otis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otis Elementary School offer ?
Otis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Otis Elementary School part of?
Otis Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Otis Elementary School located?
Otis Elementary School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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