Lathrop Elementary School serves 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?
79 students attend Lathrop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lathrop Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lathrop Elementary School offer ?
Lathrop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lathrop Elementary School part of?
Lathrop Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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