Clinton Elementary School

6110 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,016 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clinton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,016 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Clinton Elementary School's student population of 1,016 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,016 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Clinton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2323 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clinton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clinton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
44%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clinton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Clinton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinton Elementary School's ranking?
Clinton Elementary School is ranked #2323 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clinton Elementary School often compared to?
Clinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamieson Elementary School, Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
1,016 students attend Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clinton Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinton Elementary School offer ?
Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clinton Elementary School part of?
Clinton Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Clinton Elementary School located?
Clinton Elementary School is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in West Ridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,016 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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