Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rogers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rogers Elementary School serves the northern part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest residents about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rogers Elementary School's student population of 790 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
790 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Rogers!
School Rankings
Rogers Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rogers Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1504 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
6%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
Rogers Elementary School is ranked #1504 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rogers Elementary School often compared to?
Rogers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mosaic School Of Fine Arts, Armstrong G Elementary Intl Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rogers Elementary School?
790 students attend Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rogers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rogers Elementary School?
Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rogers Elementary School part of?
Rogers Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Rogers Elementary School located?
Rogers Elementary School is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in West Ridge.
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