Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harvard 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Harvard 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 Harvard 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.
Harvard Elementary School is ranked #3071 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harvard Elementary School often compared to?
Harvard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oglesby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harvard Elementary School?
341 students attend Harvard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harvard Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvard Elementary School?
Harvard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harvard Elementary School offer ?
Harvard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harvard Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Harvard Elementary School located?
Harvard Elementary School is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
