Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sutherland 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 10-14% (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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutherland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sutherland Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutherland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutherland Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
52%
17%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutherland Elementary School's ranking?
Sutherland Elementary School is ranked #2453 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sutherland Elementary School often compared to?
Sutherland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kellogg Elementary School, Ridge Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Sutherland Elementary School?
651 students attend Sutherland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sutherland Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutherland Elementary School?
Sutherland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sutherland Elementary School offer ?
Sutherland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sutherland Elementary School part of?
Sutherland Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/23/2017
Sutherland is on the mend after a tumultuous past few years. The new principal inherited a school in disarray and a community strongly divided over the previous principal's departure. After a rocky start with the new administration, Sutherland's instruction and academic performance is back on track. My students had a rich array of interdisciplinary projects, activities, and field trips this year. They enjoyed music, dance, French, art, gym, and design/library classes. They had accelerated math and reading instruction. My children were happy with their teachers and the instructional environment at the school. They have good friends and plenty of opportunities to play sports and participate in school clubs. As a neighborhood resident for nearly two decades, I highly recommend this public school.
2 10/27/2014
The new administration is a reflection of the lsc members who selected them. Smoke and mirrors...inflated sense of self...little if any real knowledge .....way too much opinion and does what they want regardless of what is best for the students. The school is going downhill with nothing to offer the younger students and little regard for instruction at any level. Very sad if allowed to continue. People are leaving already and will continue to do so in large numbers.
2 9/23/2014
The lower grades don't receive gym of French. Gym was sacrificed for the upper grades to socialize at lunch. The new administration is doing poorly.
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