Calumet Elementary School

1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Calumet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Calumet Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Calumet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calumet Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1536 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calumet Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calumet 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.
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calumet Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calumet Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Calumet 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
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calumet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calumet Elementary School's ranking?
Calumet Elementary School is ranked #1536 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Calumet Elementary School?
310 students attend Calumet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Calumet Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calumet Elementary School?
Calumet Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calumet Elementary School offer ?
Calumet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calumet Elementary School part of?
Calumet Elementary School is part of Calumet Public SD 132 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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