Darwin Elementary School

3116 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Darwin 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Darwin Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Darwin 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 Darwin Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#3089 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Darwin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Darwin 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.
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Darwin 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.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Darwin 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
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Darwin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Darwin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Darwin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Darwin 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
87%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin Elementary School's ranking?
Darwin Elementary School is ranked #3089 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Darwin Elementary School often compared to?
Darwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goethe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Darwin Elementary School?
508 students attend Darwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Darwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darwin Elementary School?
Darwin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Darwin Elementary School offer ?
Darwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Darwin Elementary School part of?
Darwin Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Darwin Elementary School located?
Darwin Elementary School is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Logan Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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