Ryerson Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Ryerson Elementary School?
390 students attend Ryerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ryerson Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryerson Elementary School?
Ryerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ryerson Elementary School offer ?
Ryerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ryerson Elementary School part of?
Ryerson Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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