West Pullman Elementary School (Closed 2014)

11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Pullman Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (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.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
10-14%
58%
(12-13)
20-24%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend West Pullman Elementary School?
290 students attend West Pullman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Pullman Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Pullman Elementary School?
West Pullman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Pullman Elementary School offer ?
West Pullman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Pullman Elementary School part of?
West Pullman Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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