Chippewa Elementary School serves 342 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)87%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)73%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Chippewa Elementary School?
342 students attend Chippewa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chippewa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chippewa Elementary School?
Chippewa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chippewa Elementary School offer ?
Chippewa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Chippewa Elementary School part of?
Chippewa Elementary School is part of Bensenville School District 2.
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