Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Key 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 28% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)28%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
303 students attend Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Key Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Key Elementary School offer ?
Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Key Elementary School part of?
Key Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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