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Gresham Elementary School vs. Foster Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Gresham Elementary School
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Foster Park Elementary School
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gresham 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 20%)

Foster Park 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 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gresham 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foster Park 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
328 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gresham 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 Foster Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gresham Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foster Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gresham 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 Foster Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gresham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3357 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2332 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gresham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foster Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gresham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foster Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gresham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gresham Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foster Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
49
Kindergarten Students
29
38
Grade 1 Students
26
33
Grade 2 Students
28
42
Grade 3 Students
39
36
Grade 4 Students
27
36
Grade 5 Students
33
25
Grade 6 Students
46
24
Grade 7 Students
34
35
Grade 8 Students
37
17
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gresham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
97%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gresham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foster Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gresham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gresham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Gresham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
(11-12 School Year Data)
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gresham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Foster Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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