Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Talman 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Talman Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Chicago, IL, and encompasses approximately 233.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talman Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Talman 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 Talman Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1975 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talman Elementary School's ranking?
Talman Elementary School is ranked #1975 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Talman Elementary School often compared to?
Talman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nightingale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Talman Elementary School?
332 students attend Talman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Talman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talman Elementary School?
Talman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Talman Elementary School offer ?
Talman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Talman Elementary School part of?
Talman Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Talman Elementary School located?
Talman Elementary School is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.
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