Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 375% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 237% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#39 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
28%
75-79%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bronzeville Classical Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School's ranking?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School often compared to?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Poe Elementary Classical School, Mcdade Elementary Classical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?
423 students attend Bronzeville Classical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offer ?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School part of?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School located?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is located in the Legends South neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Legends South.

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5   5/31/2024
The educational and achievement focus here and the focus on social-emotional learning has been outstanding.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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