King Elementary School (Closed 2014)

740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
King Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
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 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
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Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
35-39%
58%
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(12-13)
35-39%
58%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
18%
28%
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Black
77%
17%
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White
n/a
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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