Harriet Tubman Elementary School

2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harriet Tubman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher 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 60% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harriet Tubman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Harriet Tubman Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Harriet Tubman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Tubman Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1066 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harriet Tubman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
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Hispanic
27%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harriet Tubman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harriet Tubman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harriet Tubman Elementary School's ranking?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School is ranked #1066 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harriet Tubman Elementary School often compared to?
Harriet Tubman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman Elementary School?
296 students attend Harriet Tubman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Harriet Tubman Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman Elementary School?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harriet Tubman Elementary School offer ?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harriet Tubman Elementary School part of?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Harriet Tubman Elementary School located?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School is located in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View East.

School Reviews

5   5/11/2009
This school has an excellent principal and teaching staff, devotion to the arts and music, a beautiful building, and high levels of parental involvement. I particularly appreciate the diverse group of families in the school community and the welcoming atmosphere within the school.
- Posted by Parent - psche

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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