Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 36,314 students
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of test 1239 is 0.09, 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.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
4% of test 1239 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 36,314 students
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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