Serving 180 students in grades 5-6, Warren Palm School 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 student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
4%
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 Warren Palm School?
180 students attend Warren Palm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Warren Palm School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warren Palm School?
Warren Palm School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Warren Palm School offer ?
Warren Palm School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Warren Palm School part of?
Warren Palm School is part of Hazel Crest School District 152-5.
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