Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center's student population of 208 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center 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 Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2690 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
32%
28%
Black
53%
16%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center's ranking?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is ranked #2690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center often compared to?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mcpherson Elementary School, Goudy Technology Academy, Ravenswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center?
208 students attend Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center offer ?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center part of?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center located?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is located in the Sheridan Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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