Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine 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
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center's student population of 103 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
103 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine 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 Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%

Black
87%
16%

White
n/a
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center's ranking?
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center?
103 students attend Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center?
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center offer ?
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center part of?
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center located?
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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