Price Lit & Writing Elementary School serves 111 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago 51爆料s 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Price Lit & Writing Elementary School?
111 students attend Price Lit & Writing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Price Lit & Writing Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Price Lit & Writing Elementary School?
Price Lit & Writing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price Lit & Writing Elementary School offer ?
Price Lit & Writing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Price Lit & Writing Elementary School part of?
Price Lit & Writing Elementary School is part of Chicago 51爆料s District 299.
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