Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy

2723 North Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 | (773) 534-4100
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 511
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2 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2723 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Principal or Admin: Georgette Watson
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: 511
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 234 (45.8%)
  • Females: 277 (54.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 65 (12.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 391 (76.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 456 (89.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.4%
Black234.5%
Asian20.4%
Hispanic45088.1%
White346.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten7715.1%
Kindergarten499.6%
1st Grade5110.0%
2nd Grade428.2%
3rd Grade489.4%
4th Grade407.8%
5th Grade428.2%
6th Grade479.2%
7th Grade5611.0%
8th Grade5911.5%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.4%
District:
91.5%
State:
93.9%
Teacher Credentials (2010)
Percent of Classes Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
3.4%
District:
3.0%
State:
0.7%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 2

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1 review for Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 07, 2007
  • Rating: 2 (2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • MORE TEACHERS NEEDED. THERE IS ABOUT 36 KIDS IN ONE CLASSROOM AND ONLY 1 TEACHER. AT LEAST PUT A TEACHERS AIDE. TOO MANY KIDS IN ONE CLASSROOM.

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