Sherlock Elementary School

5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sherlock 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sherlock Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 126% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
552 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sherlock 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 Sherlock 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2933 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherlock Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherlock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherlock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sherlock Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
98%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherlock Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
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White
1%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherlock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherlock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherlock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherlock Elementary School's ranking?
Sherlock Elementary School is ranked #2933 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sherlock Elementary School?
552 students attend Sherlock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sherlock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherlock Elementary School?
Sherlock Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherlock Elementary School offer ?
Sherlock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sherlock Elementary School part of?
Sherlock Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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