Tonti Elementary School serves 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tonti Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tonti Elementary School's student population of 850 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
850 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tonti Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tonti Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
96%
27%

Black
2%
17%

White
1%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonti Elementary School's ranking?
Tonti Elementary School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Tonti Elementary School?
850 students attend Tonti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tonti Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonti Elementary School?
Tonti Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tonti Elementary School offer ?
Tonti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tonti Elementary School part of?
Tonti Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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