Altgeld Elementary School

1340 West 71st St, Chicago, IL 60636 | (773) 535-3250
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 598
Rating
Not Available

No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Altgeld Elementary School

Use the form below to search for alumni from Altgeld Elementary School.

First Name:
Last Name:
Graduation Year
Powered by Classmates.com®

School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1340 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60636
  • Principal or Admin: Vera F Williams-Willis
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $10,392
  • Graduation Rate: 63.8%
  • Dropout Rate: 16.3%
  • Students Per Teacher: 17.8
  • Enrolled Students: 406,068

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 598
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 302 (50.5%)
  • Females: 296 (49.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 6 (1.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 589 (98.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 595 (99.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Altgeld Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black59299.0%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic20.3%
White30.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Altgeld Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten203.3%
Kindergarten498.2%
1st Grade579.5%
2nd Grade7111.9%
3rd Grade6911.5%
4th Grade7212.0%
5th Grade6711.2%
6th Grade6811.4%
7th Grade6210.4%
8th Grade6310.5%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.6%
District:
91.5%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Be The First To Review Altgeld Elementary School!

Rate This School
Suggested Topics for Reviews
  • Principal leadership and staff
  • Overall ranking and student achievement
  • Teacher involvement and guidance
  • Extracurricular activities and sports
  • Classroom, building and playground safety
  • School homework load appropriateness
Enter Your Review Below
Enter Your Email Below
Reviews Containing the Following Will Not Be Accepted
  • Offensive or innappropriate comments, including allegations of criminal behavior
  • Names of individuals (faculty, staff, teachers, or students)
I am a and Accept the Terms of Use

School Map and Similar Schools Nearby

Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Bond Elementary School
PK-8 | 383 Students | 0.3 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Guggenheim Elementary School
PK-8 | 262 Students | 0.5 miles away

5 out of 5
Wentworth Elementary School
PK-8 | 404 Students | 0.5 miles away

5 out of 5
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
PK-8 | 501 Students | 0.6 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Stagg Elementary School
PK-8 | 558 Students | 0.6 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Bass Elementary School
PK-8 | 411 Students | 0.7 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Mays Elementary Academy
KG-8 | 343 Students | 0.8 miles away

5 out of 5
Hinton Elementary School
PK-8 | 377 Students | 0.9 miles away

4 out of 5
Oglesby Elementary School
PK-8 | 519 Students | 0.9 miles away

1 out of 5
Barton Elementary School
PK-8 | 618 Students | 1.0 miles away
Not Yet Rated

School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Altgeld Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Popular Discussion Topics
  • Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
  • School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
  • After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
  • News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
  • Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
blog comments powered by Disqus
Navigation
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Tips for Easing Your Child's Back to School Stress
Do you remember the roller coaster of emotions that you experienced as a child when the day for...
Cutting Class
Depression is a very real problem for today’s youth. When your spirit doesn’t feel good, a lot of...
Hurt: A Book Report
My last book report was over 15 years ago, and I’m a bit rusty, but here goes (Don’t forget: book...