About This School
Darwin Elementary School is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 633 schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a public school that serves 694 students in grades PK, K-8.
Darwin Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Darwin Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Darwin Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Darwin Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Darwin Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Darwin Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Darwin Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Darwin Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending
$10,392Per Pupil
The City of Chicago SD 299 spends $10,392 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about City of Chicago SD 299 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago International Academy 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| St Sylvester Elementary School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Salem Christian School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Humboldt Community Christian S School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Goethe Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- City of Chicago School District 299
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Darwin Elementary School3116 West Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4110
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 694
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Darwin Elementary School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Darwin Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Darwin Elementary School
its a good and healty school
Submitted by a Parent on May 3, 2012
Darwin Elementary School
5
Our mission at the Charles Darwin Elementary School is to create opportunities for our children that support the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable all students to be confident, life-long learners and full functioning citizens in a global economy. Our program's focus will be to strengthen math and science instruction and increase literacy through our school wide curriculum. In addition, many enriching, extra-curricular activities will be offered to complement academic achievement and encourage intellectual, social, emotional, and cultural growth. The Darwin family dedicate and commit ourselves to high expectations for our students, teachers, parents, and community members. We believe that together we can make this mission become a reality.
Submitted by a Teacher on Mar 18, 2010
About Chicago, IL
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Chicago | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,625 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 66%/33% |
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