Pickard Elementary School

2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pickard Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Pickard Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pickard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Pickard Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pickard Elementary 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 Pickard Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
4%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pickard Elementary School's ranking?
Pickard Elementary School is ranked #1882 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pickard Elementary School?
328 students attend Pickard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pickard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickard Elementary School?
Pickard Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickard Elementary School offer ?
Pickard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pickard Elementary School part of?
Pickard Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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