Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Avalon Park 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Avalon Park 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 Avalon Park Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Avalon Park Elementary School is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Avalon Park Elementary School?
194 students attend Avalon Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Avalon Park Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avalon Park Elementary School?
Avalon Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avalon Park Elementary School offer ?
Avalon Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Avalon Park Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Avalon Park Elementary School located?
Avalon Park Elementary School is located in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in Grand Crossing.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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