Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chalmers Elementary Specialty 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School's student population of 224 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chalmers Elementary Specialty 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 Chalmers Elementary Specialty School is 0.15, 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
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
92%
16%
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 (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalmers Elementary Specialty School's ranking?
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chalmers Elementary Specialty School?
224 students attend Chalmers Elementary Specialty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chalmers Elementary Specialty School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chalmers Elementary Specialty School?
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chalmers Elementary Specialty School offer ?
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chalmers Elementary Specialty School part of?
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Chalmers Elementary Specialty School located?
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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