Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center's student population of 303 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is 0.61, 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
50%
28%
Black
38%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
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 Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center's ranking?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center often compared to?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mcpherson Elementary School, Ravenswood Elementary School, Goudy Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center?
303 students attend Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center offer ?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center part of?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center located?
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center is located in the Sheridan Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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