Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garfield Park Prep Academy 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School?
154 students attend Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School part of?
Garfield Park Prep Academy Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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