Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jordan Elementary Community 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jordan Elementary Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jordan Elementary Community School's student population of 499 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jordan Elementary Community 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 Jordan Elementary Community School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2789 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
52%
28%
Black
27%
16%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan Elementary Community School's ranking?
Jordan Elementary Community School is ranked #2789 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jordan Elementary Community School often compared to?
Jordan Elementary Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gale Elementary Community Academy, Kilmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jordan Elementary Community School?
499 students attend Jordan Elementary Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jordan Elementary Community School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan Elementary Community School?
Jordan Elementary Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jordan Elementary Community School offer ?
Jordan Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jordan Elementary Community School part of?
Jordan Elementary Community School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Jordan Elementary Community School located?
Jordan Elementary Community 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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