Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Trumbull 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 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
58%
27%
Black
14%
17%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Trumbull Elementary School?
379 students attend Trumbull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Trumbull Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trumbull Elementary School?
Trumbull Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trumbull Elementary School offer ?
Trumbull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trumbull Elementary School part of?
Trumbull Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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