School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(03-04)n/a
18%
Black
(03-04)100%
21%
White
(03-04)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Truth Elementary School?
418 students attend Truth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Truth Elementary School students are Black.
What school district is Truth Elementary School part of?
Truth Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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