Ryerson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

646 North Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ryerson Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
41%
58%
(12-13)
27%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
98%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Ryerson Elementary School?
390 students attend Ryerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ryerson Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryerson Elementary School?
Ryerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ryerson Elementary School offer ?
Ryerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ryerson Elementary School part of?
Ryerson Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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