Serving 1,455 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Disney Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Disney Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Disney Elementary Magnet School's student population of 1,455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
Disney Elementary Magnet 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 Disney Elementary Magnet School is 0.67, 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
#727 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
51%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Disney Elementary Magnet School is ranked #727 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Disney Elementary Magnet School?
1,455 students attend Disney Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Disney Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Disney Elementary Magnet School?
Disney Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Disney Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Disney Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Disney Elementary Magnet School part of?
Disney Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Disney Elementary Magnet School located?
Disney Elementary Magnet School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Uptown.
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Event
Date
Students Last Day of School and Report Card Distribution
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
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