Von Humboldt Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2620 West Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
20-24%
58%
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
49%
28%
Black
46%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
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 City Of Chicago School District 299.

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