Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School 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 59% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (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
Top Rankings
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 375% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 237% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School 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 Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
74%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School's ranking?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bronzeville Classical Elementary School often compared to?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poe Elementary Classical School, Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Mcdade Elementary Classical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% 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 Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?
423 students attend Bronzeville Classical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offer ?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School part of?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is part of Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronzeville Classical Elementary School located?
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School is located in the Legends South neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Legends South.
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