Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts?
245 students attend Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts part of?
Jenner Elementary Academy Of The Arts is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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Date
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