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Fiske Elementary School vs. Carnegie Elementary School

Should you attend Fiske Elementary School or Carnegie Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fiske Elementary School
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carnegie Elementary School
1414 E 61st Pl
Chicago, IL 60637
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fiske Elementary School 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carnegie Elementary School 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
385 students
401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fiske Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carnegie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fiske Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carnegie Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fiske Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carnegie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fiske Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carnegie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1994 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fiske Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carnegie Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fiske Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carnegie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fiske Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carnegie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fiske Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carnegie Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
40
30
Grade 1 Students
46
49
Grade 2 Students
45
32
Grade 3 Students
50
49
Grade 4 Students
33
45
Grade 5 Students
35
53
Grade 6 Students
33
51
Grade 7 Students
38
31
Grade 8 Students
29
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carnegie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fiske Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carnegie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
95%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fiske Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carnegie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carnegie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fiske Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carnegie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fiske Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carnegie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fiske Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carnegie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
(11-12 School Year Data)
12%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fiske Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carnegie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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