Talman Elementary School
Tel:
(773) 535-7850
- Talman Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Talman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Talman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Talman Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Talman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Talman Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1795 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Talman Elementary School is Gage Park High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Carson Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 1,099 student
0.1 miles
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222 0.1 PK-8 1,099 - Chicago Gage Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
0.2 miles
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9230 0.2 9-12 330 - Chicago Nightingale Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 1,264 student
0.3 miles
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270 0.3 PK-8 1,264 - Chicago Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 287 students
0.4 miles
5135 S California
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355 0.4 K-8 287 - Chicago Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 723 students
0.4 miles
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355 0.4 K-11 723
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