Piccolo Elementary Specialty School serves 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School's student population of 554 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Piccolo Elementary Specialty School is 0.50, 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
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
58%
27%
Black
41%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piccolo Elementary Specialty School's ranking?
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Piccolo Elementary Specialty School?
554 students attend Piccolo Elementary Specialty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Piccolo Elementary Specialty School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piccolo Elementary Specialty School?
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piccolo Elementary Specialty School offer ?
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Piccolo Elementary Specialty School part of?
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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