Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, King 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
77%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
279 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of King Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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