Talman Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-7850
- Talman Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Talman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2100 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 98% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Carson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Carson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1080 students
0.1 miles
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-9222 0.1 PK-8 1080 - Chicago Gage Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 306 students
0.2 miles
5630 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-9230 0.2 9-12 306 - Chicago Nightingale Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1270 students
0.3 miles
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773)535-9270 0.3 PK-8 1270 - Chicago Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 665 students
0.4 miles
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)498-3355 0.4 K-10 665 - Chicago Christopher Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 391 students
0.6 miles
5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773)535-9375 0.6 K-8 391
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