Serving 213 students in grades 1-8, Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
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Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School's student population of 213 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is 0.74, which is more 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
#5 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
30%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is ranked #5 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School often compared to?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Skinner North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School?
213 students attend Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School students are Asian, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School offer ?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School part of?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School located?
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School is located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Greenwood.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/28/2020Challenging, close-knit community. My children thrived at this school.1 1/6/2020School administrators need to take action against bullying.Review Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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