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Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd

820 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
539 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 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 Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd is 0.61, 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)
#762 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 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.
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 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.
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
57%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
16%
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White
10%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd 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 (13-14)
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd's ranking?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd is ranked #762 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd often compared to?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acdis often viewed alongside schools like Chicago World Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd?
539 students attend Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd offer ?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd part of?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd located?
Galileo Elementary Math & Sci Schol Acd is located in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Little Italy.
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School!
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School!
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School!
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)

School Reviews
1   3/31/2021
We have been here for 5 years. Started great but now my child hates school. Doesn't like her teachers. Their lack of communication is frustrating. It seems our once positive school experience has turned negative. The teachers here failed us.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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