School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tidye A Phillips Elementary School?
221 students attend Tidye A Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tidye A Phillips Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Tidye A Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Tidye A Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Tidye A Phillips Elementary School part of?
Tidye A Phillips Elementary School is part of Ford Heights School District 169.
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