Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center is located in the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Lenart School serves grades K-8 with a selective enrollment program for gifted students. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools system. Its students are referred to as the Lions.
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center's student population of 296 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
Home of the L.I.O.N.S. Leadership, Innovation, Open-mindedness, Nurturing, Strength
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is 0.54, 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
#65 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
65%
17%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center's ranking?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is ranked #65 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center often compared to?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
296 students attend Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center offer ?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center part of?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center located?
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025Not the the best school for a gifted child. The teachers do not relate well to the children - no connection or understanding of what a gifted child requires. The administration is not friendly nor do they communicate well with parents.2 10/10/2025I concur with the first review. My child was there for eight years. (We had no alternative.) Most of the teachers are mediocre. Creativity, intellectual and artistic, was not rewarded. School focus became increasingly Afro-centric over the years, to the total exclusion of any other cultures.5 10/10/2025My son has been a student at Lenart for a couple of years. He loves it here! There are roughly 290 students enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year. There's one class of each grade except for 2 classes of preschool. The environment at the school is safe, friendly,and welcoming. The students are kind and smart. The school is small enough that the staff and teachers know the names of all the students while large enough that the kids can enjoy the ethnic diversity. There's an active parent community group striving to make the school an even better place for our kids.Review Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Not the the best school for a gifted child. The teachers do not relate well to the children - no connection or understanding of what a gifted child requires. The administration is not friendly nor do they communicate well with parents.
I concur with the first review. My child was there for eight years. (We had no alternative.) Most of the teachers are mediocre. Creativity, intellectual and artistic, was not rewarded. School focus became increasingly Afro-centric over the years, to the total exclusion of any other cultures.
My son has been a student at Lenart for a couple of years. He loves it here! There are roughly 290 students enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year. There's one class of each grade except for 2 classes of preschool. The environment at the school is safe, friendly,and welcoming. The students are kind and smart. The school is small enough that the staff and teachers know the names of all the students while large enough that the kids can enjoy the ethnic diversity. There's an active parent community group striving to make the school an even better place for our kids.
Review Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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