Serving 959 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nightingale 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nightingale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nightingale Elementary School's student population of 959 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
959 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nightingale Elementary 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 Nightingale Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2721 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
1%
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 (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nightingale Elementary School's ranking?
Nightingale Elementary School is ranked #2721 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nightingale Elementary School often compared to?
Nightingale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Talman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nightingale Elementary School?
959 students attend Nightingale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nightingale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nightingale Elementary School?
Nightingale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nightingale Elementary School offer ?
Nightingale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nightingale Elementary School part of?
Nightingale Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Nightingale Elementary School located?
Nightingale Elementary School is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.
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