Peterson Elementary School
Peterson Elementary School serves 891 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Peterson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Peterson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Peterson Elementary School's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 891 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Peterson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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 | #1772 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 26% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 27% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 11% | 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 Peterson Elementary School is Northside College Preparatory High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Northside College Preparatory High School Magnet School
Math: 93% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,061 student10
0.2 miles
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954 0.2 9-12 1,061 - Chicago Northside Learning Center Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 228 students10
0.5 miles
3730 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5180 0.5 9-12 228 - Chicago Von Steuben Metro Science High School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,726 student10
0.6 miles
5039 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5100 0.6 9-12 1,726 - Chicago Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 291 students10
0.7 miles
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5108 0.7 7-8 291 - Chicago Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 271 students10
0.7 miles
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540 0.7 K-8 271
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