School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(03-04)1%
18%
Black
(03-04)99%
21%
White
(03-04)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
80%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Doolittle West Primary School?
588 students attend Doolittle West Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Doolittle West Primary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Doolittle West Primary School part of?
Doolittle West Primary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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