Telpochcalli Elementary School

2832 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Telpochcalli 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Telpochcalli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Telpochcalli Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Telpochcalli Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telpochcalli Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2690 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Telpochcalli Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Telpochcalli Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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6%
Hispanic
91%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Telpochcalli Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Telpochcalli Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Telpochcalli Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telpochcalli Elementary School's ranking?
Telpochcalli Elementary School is ranked #2690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Telpochcalli Elementary School?
219 students attend Telpochcalli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Telpochcalli Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telpochcalli Elementary School?
Telpochcalli Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telpochcalli Elementary School offer ?
Telpochcalli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Telpochcalli Elementary School part of?
Telpochcalli Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Telpochcalli Elementary School located?
Telpochcalli Elementary School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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