Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 3% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School?
461 students attend Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School?
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School offer ?
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School part of?
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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