Pope Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
88%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Pope Elementary School?
163 students attend Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pope Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pope Elementary School?
Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pope Elementary School offer ?
Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pope Elementary School part of?
Pope Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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