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New Field Elementary School vs. Kilmer Elementary School

Should you attend New Field Elementary School or Kilmer 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
New Field Elementary School
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Kilmer Elementary School
6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Field 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kilmer 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
576 students
786 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Field 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 Kilmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Field Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kilmer Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Field 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 Kilmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Field 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 Kilmer 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

#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2725 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Field 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 Kilmer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Field 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 Kilmer 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.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Field 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 Kilmer 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.
n/a
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Field Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kilmer Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
90
62
Kindergarten Students
98
66
Grade 1 Students
106
72
Grade 2 Students
104
77
Grade 3 Students
92
93
Grade 4 Students
86
87
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Grade 6 Students
-
97
Grade 7 Students
-
73
Grade 8 Students
-
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Field Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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 Asian at Kilmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
% Hispanic
46%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Field 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 Kilmer 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
28%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Field 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 Kilmer 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
13%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Field 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kilmer 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Field 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 Kilmer 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.
0.69
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Field 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 Kilmer 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%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Field 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 Kilmer 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
46%
(11-12 School Year Data)
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Field 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 Kilmer 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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