De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec serves 179 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
179 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%

Hispanic
97%
28%

Black
n/a
16%

White
n/a
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec?
179 students attend De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec?
De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec offer ?
De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec part of?
De La Cruz Elementary Math & Science Spec is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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