Stewart Elementary School served 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
43%
27%
Black
48%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
41%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
244 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Stewart Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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