Cullen Elementary School

10650 S Eberhart Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cullen 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cullen Elementary School's student population of 171 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cullen 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 Cullen Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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)
#2690 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cullen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cullen 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.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cullen 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.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cullen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cullen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cullen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cullen 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 Cullen 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 Cullen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Cullen 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
95%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cullen 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 (11-12)
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cullen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cullen Elementary School's ranking?
Cullen Elementary School is ranked #2690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cullen Elementary School often compared to?
Cullen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poe Elementary Classical School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cullen Elementary School?
171 students attend Cullen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cullen Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cullen Elementary School?
Cullen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cullen Elementary School offer ?
Cullen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cullen Elementary School part of?
Cullen Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cullen Elementary School located?
Cullen Elementary School is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Roseland.

School Reviews

2   3/27/2020
The intimidation tactics that are used by some staff on children has to be unacceptable. Some teachers lose focus on the importance of their position which is to teach, strive and show the children leadership skills. This school is lacking it and I would not recommend this school to parents who are devoted and concern about the wellbeing of their children.
- Posted by Parent - Charlette Lucas
5   11/19/2013
I was a student at Cullen and I have to say that it satisfied my educational needs I would recommend this school to anyone
- Posted by Student/Alumni - breyo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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