Overton Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)32%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
29%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Overton Elementary School?
417 students attend Overton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Overton Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overton Elementary School?
Overton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overton Elementary School offer ?
Overton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Overton Elementary School part of?
Overton Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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