Serving 155 students in grades 5-8, Field 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 is ≤5% (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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Field Elementary School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Field Elementary School 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 Field Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
27%
Black
41%
17%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Elementary School's ranking?
Field Elementary School is ranked #2940 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?
≤5% 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 Field Elementary School?
155 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Field Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?
Field Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Field Elementary School located?
Field Elementary School is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Rogers Park.
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