Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rowe 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rowe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rowe Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rowe 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 Rowe Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#2904 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
71%
28%
Black
23%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowe Elementary School's ranking?
Rowe Elementary School is ranked #2904 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rowe Elementary School often compared to?
Rowe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rowe Elementary School?
757 students attend Rowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rowe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowe Elementary School?
Rowe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rowe Elementary School offer ?
Rowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rowe Elementary School part of?
Rowe Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rowe Elementary School located?
Rowe Elementary School is located in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Pulaski Park.
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