Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canty Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Canty Elementary School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Canty Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canty Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
51%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Canty Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Canty Elementary School often compared to?
Canty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Canty Elementary School?
818 students attend Canty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Canty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canty Elementary School?
Canty Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canty Elementary School offer ?
Canty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Canty Elementary School part of?
Canty Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Canty Elementary School located?
Canty Elementary School is located in the Irving Woods neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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