Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Lee Elementary School's student population of 628 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Lee 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 Lee 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2244 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Lee Elementary School is ranked #2244 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Azuela Elementary School, Hurley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
628 students attend Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee Elementary School offer ?
Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lee Elementary School part of?
Lee Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee Elementary School located?
Lee Elementary School is located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in West Lawn.
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Event
Date
Fall Break - No School | Vacaciones de otoo: No hay escuela
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School | Vacaciones de primavera - No hay escuela
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Q4 Ends - Last Day of School | Finaliza el cuarto trimestre: ltimo da de clases
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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