Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schubert Elementary 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schubert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Schubert Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Schubert Elementary 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 Schubert Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#2927 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
3%
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 (12-13)
5%
5%
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 Schubert Elementary School's ranking?
Schubert Elementary School is ranked #2927 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Schubert Elementary School often compared to?
Schubert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prieto Math-science Elementary School, Lloyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Schubert Elementary School?
557 students attend Schubert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Schubert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schubert Elementary School?
Schubert Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schubert Elementary School offer ?
Schubert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Schubert Elementary School part of?
Schubert Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Schubert Elementary School located?
Schubert Elementary School is located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in Belmont Cragin.
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