Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rudolph Elementary Learning Center is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
35%
28%
Black
55%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
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 schools are Rudolph Elementary Learning Center often compared to?
Rudolph Elementary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Rudolph Elementary Learning Center?
29 students attend Rudolph Elementary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rudolph Elementary Learning Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudolph Elementary Learning Center?
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rudolph Elementary Learning Center offer ?
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rudolph Elementary Learning Center part of?
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rudolph Elementary Learning Center located?
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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