The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (10-11)
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)2%
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)59%
23%
Black
(10-11)39%
18%
White
(10-11)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago 51±¬ÁÏs District 299
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
140 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carpenter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Chicago 51±¬ÁÏs District 299.
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