Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Loop Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
South Loop Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Loop Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend South Loop Elementary School?
840 students attend South Loop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Loop Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Loop Elementary School?
South Loop Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Loop Elementary School offer ?
South Loop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Loop Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is South Loop Elementary School located?
South Loop Elementary School is located in the Near South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Near South Side.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
