Is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42 nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Bronzeville Classical Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?

Students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School are 74% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% White, 5% Hispanic.

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Summary:

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 395 students in grades K-7. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, ranking 42nd out of 2,067 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School significantly outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 87.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 62.5% in Mathematics, and 87.9% in Science, compared to much lower district and state averages. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 655 Illinois elementary schools for African American students, 7th out of 1,195 for special education students, and 36th out of 1,793 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School has consistently maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.6% to 8.3%, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When comparing Bronzeville Classical Elementary School to nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that it is significantly outperforming its peers. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bronzeville Classical had 87.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, while the nearby Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy had only 39.8%, and Mollison Elementary School had 0% proficiency in 3rd and 4th grades. This level of sustained excellence is particularly noteworthy, especially considering the challenges faced by many schools in the district.

Detail:

Public K-7

8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609

(773) 535-8085

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,057

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.2%

Asian:

8.7%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8^th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.35. (See more...)

Compare Details Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks better than 98.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.2%), Asian (8.7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is 15.6. 381 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bronzeville Classical Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is $18,057. 360 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronzeville Classical Elementary School 42^nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bronzeville Classical Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Bronzeville Classical Elementary School 21^st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Bronzeville Classical Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	94.67	87^th	1948	95.5%
2022	96.75	52^nd	2082	97.5%
2023	93.76	112^th	2077	94.6%
2024	97.35	42^nd	2067	98.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.06	34^th	1156	97.1%
2024	99.08	7^th	1195	99.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	99.08	5^th	1514	99.7%
2022	99.68	4^th	1763	99.8%
2023	96.62	27^th	1808	98.5%
2024	94.67	36^th	1793	98.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	92.60	82^nd	1680	95.1%
2022	95.80	58^th	1970	97.1%
2023	89.71	160^th	1957	91.8%
2024	94.94	77^th	1942	96.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	91.56	105^th	1707	93.8%
2022	96.06	47^th	1977	97.6%
2023	95.01	67^th	1984	96.6%
2024	97.70	26^th	1959	98.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	99.98	2^nd	428	99.5%
2022	100.00	2^nd	684	99.7%
2023	99.34	7^th	692	99.0%
2024	99.98	4^th	655	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.90	21^st	1363	98.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.81	7^th	1219	99.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.84	29^th	1251	97.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	98.23	18^th	1264	98.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.97	3^rd	548	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	9	53	16	6	0	5	89
2020	13	139	26	9	0	13	200
2021	18	192	30	14	0	14	268
2022	22	234	31	15	0	25	327
2023	21	289	33	23	1	28	395
2024	23	314	37	22	1	26	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	89	8.0	11.1	27
2020	200	13.5	14.8	15.5
2021	268	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	327	20.0	16.3	19
2023	395	22.0	17.9	17.7
2024	423	27.0	15.6	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	89	8.0	11.1	27
2020	200	13.5	14.8	15.5
2021	268	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	327	20.0	16.3	19
2023	395	22.0	17.9	17.7
2024	423	27.0	15.6	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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