Serving 894 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Portage Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Portage Park Elementary School's student population of 894 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Portage Park 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 Portage Park Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1813 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Park Elementary School's ranking?
Portage Park Elementary School is ranked #1813 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Portage Park Elementary School often compared to?
Portage Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Portage Park Elementary School?
894 students attend Portage Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Portage Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Park Elementary School?
Portage Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Park Elementary School offer ?
Portage Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Portage Park Elementary School part of?
Portage Park Elementary School is part of Chicago 51±¬ÁÏs Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Portage Park Elementary School located?
Portage Park Elementary School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in Portage Park.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2022
I love our school! Portage Park is wonderful, from the caring teachers to the amazing principal, to the incredible staff, I''m so proud that our 3 kids attend. We just keep getting better!
5 6/8/2021
I loved my school. I am a proud alumna of Portage Park Elementary school.
5 5/17/2021
Principal is on her fourth Assistant Principal in her tenure at Portage Park. They leave because of the hostile environment created by the Principal. She is a poor leader and creates a hostile work environment for the faculty and learning environment for the students. The teachers there are, for the most part, caring and great educators. Unfortunately, the school will not improve until this Principal is gone and someone who cares more about the environment, culture, and students than themselves is in that position.
1 2/25/2020
This is not a good school my grandkids have been coming here for years, and they have been passing them and they don't even know there work how are you going to pass a child. That can't even read and also my grandson is in 6th grade and the school hasn't even said anything about him not having his 6th grade shot yet and the lunch food is horrible they need to feed these children better and I'm sure not the only parent saying this.
5 9/26/2007
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