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Woodlawn Elementary Community School

6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

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Woodlawn Elementary Community School serves 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Woodlawn Elementary Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 181 students
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodlawn Elementary Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary Community School's student population of 181 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

181 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Woodlawn Elementary Community 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 Woodlawn Elementary Community School is 0.02, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2375 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

27%

Black

99%

17%

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White

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47%

Hawaiian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.68

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

44%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

44%

27%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodlawn Elementary Community School's ranking?

Woodlawn Elementary Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary Community School?

181 students attend Woodlawn Elementary Community School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Woodlawn Elementary Community School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Woodlawn Elementary Community School offer ?

Woodlawn Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Woodlawn Elementary Community School part of?

Woodlawn Elementary Community School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 181 students
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education