Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Prussing 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 20% (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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prussing Elementary School serves the northwest part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prussing Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Prussing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prussing Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prussing Elementary School's ranking?
Prussing Elementary School is ranked #1937 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prussing Elementary School often compared to?
Prussing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaubien Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prussing Elementary School?
642 students attend Prussing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prussing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prussing Elementary School?
Prussing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prussing Elementary School offer ?
Prussing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Prussing Elementary School part of?
Prussing Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Prussing Elementary School located?
Prussing Elementary School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
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