Parkman Elementary School (Closed 2014)

245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parkman Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
15-19%
58%
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
91%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Parkman Elementary School?
224 students attend Parkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Parkman Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkman Elementary School?
Parkman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkman Elementary School offer ?
Parkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkman Elementary School part of?
Parkman Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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