Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center's student population of 289 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
63%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center's ranking?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is ranked #26 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center often compared to?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
289 students attend Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center offer ?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center part of?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center located?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
My son has been a student at Lenart for a couple of years. He loves it here! There are roughly 290 students enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year. There's one class of each grade except for 2 classes of preschool. The environment at the school is safe, friendly,and welcoming. The students are kind and smart. The school is small enough that the staff and teachers know the names of all the students while large enough that the kids can enjoy the ethnic diversity. There's an active parent community group striving to make the school an even better place for our kids.
2 9/8/2009
I concur with the first review. My child was there for eight years. (We had no alternative.) Most of the teachers are mediocre. Creativity, intellectual and artistic, was not rewarded. School focus became increasingly Afro-centric over the years, to the total exclusion of any other cultures.
2 2/7/2008
Not the the best school for a gifted child. The teachers do not relate well to the children - no connection or understanding of what a gifted child requires. The administration is not friendly nor do they communicate well with parents.
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