Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C 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 Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C is 0.06, 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
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
97%
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)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C's ranking?
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C?
228 students attend Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C?
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C offer ?
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C part of?
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C located?
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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