Von Humboldt Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
49%
29%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
16%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Von Humboldt Elementary School?
351 students attend Von Humboldt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Von Humboldt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Von Humboldt Elementary School?
Von Humboldt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Von Humboldt Elementary School offer ?
Von Humboldt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Von Humboldt Elementary School part of?
Von Humboldt Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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