Bethune Elementary School

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Public PK, KG-8

3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612-3903

(773) 534-6890

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.9%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Bethune Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

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Bethune Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethune Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	1.37	1997^th	2020	1.1%
2004	0.87	2019^th	2030	0.5%
2005	0.43	2017^th	2022	0.2%
2006	1.07	2071^st	2086	0.7%
2007	1.89	2053^rd	2095	2.0%
2008	0.39	2091^st	2092	0.0%
2009	0.20	2120^th	2120	0.0%
2010	0.49	2137^th	2139	0.1%
2011	7.79	2033^rd	2147	5.3%
2012	0.73	2164^th	2166	0.1%
2013	15.31	1906^th	2167	12.0%

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Rank History for Bethune Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	8.15	1076^th	1185	9.2%
2004	1.40	1202^nd	1204	0.2%
2005	2.21	1192^nd	1209	1.4%
2006	1.12	1262^nd	1272	0.8%
2007	6.26	1217^th	1287	5.4%
2008	2.49	1269^th	1293	1.9%
2009	1.13	1311^th	1318	0.5%
2010	2.49	1306^th	1327	1.6%
2011	5.94	1294^th	1344	3.7%
2012	10.80	1265^th	1365	7.3%
2013	23.15	1107^th	1367	19.0%

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Enrollment information for Bethune Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	2	786	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	789
1990	n/a	765	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	765
1991	0	789	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1992	0	762	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
1993	0	656	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1994	0	613	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
1995	0	547	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1996	0	547	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1997	0	518	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1998	0	576	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1999	0	563	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2000	0	587	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2001	0	601	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2002	0	589	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2003	0	589	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2004	0	552	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2005	0	495	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2006	0	364	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2007	0	351	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	0	345	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2009	0	362	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	365
2010	0	382	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2011	0	350	0	1	0	0	1	0	352
2012	0	364	0	0	0	0	0	0	364
2013	0	366	0	4	1	0	3	0	374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethune Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1990	765	39.0	19.6	n/a
1991	789	42.0	18.7	n/a
1992	762	43.0	17.7	n/a
1993	656	42.0	15.6	n/a
1994	613	36.0	17.0	n/a
1995	547	32.0	17.1	n/a
1996	547	32.0	17.1	n/a
1997	518	30.0	17.3	n/a
1998	576	31.0	18.6	n/a
1999	563	30.0	18.8	n/a
2000	587	31.0	18.9	n/a
2001	601	32.0	18.8	n/a
2002	589	30.0	19.6	99.5
2003	589	30.0	19.6	99.5
2004	552	26.3	21.0	99.5
2005	495	30.0	16.5	99.4
2006	364	37.6	9.7	88.5
2007	351	15.0	23.4	87.5
2008	346	18.0	19.2	99.1
2009	365	17.0	21.5	99.5
2010	382	22.0	17.3	96.6
2011	352	24.0	14.6	99.1
2012	364	21.0	17.3	98.6
2013	374	29.2	12.7	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethune Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1990	765	39.0	19.6	n/a
1991	789	42.0	18.7	n/a
1992	762	43.0	17.7	n/a
1993	656	42.0	15.6	n/a
1994	613	36.0	17.0	n/a
1995	547	32.0	17.1	n/a
1996	547	32.0	17.1	n/a
1997	518	30.0	17.3	n/a
1998	576	31.0	18.6	n/a
1999	563	30.0	18.8	n/a
2000	587	31.0	18.9	n/a
2001	601	32.0	18.8	n/a
2002	589	30.0	19.6	99.5
2003	589	30.0	19.6	99.5
2004	552	26.3	21.0	99.5
2005	495	30.0	16.5	99.4
2006	364	37.6	9.7	88.5
2007	351	15.0	23.4	87.5
2008	346	18.0	19.2	99.1
2009	365	17.0	21.5	99.5
2010	382	22.0	17.3	96.6
2011	352	24.0	14.6	99.1
2012	364	21.0	17.3	98.6
2013	374	29.2	12.7	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Bethune Elementary School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking ()	Ranking ()	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Proviso Area Except Child Center	Public		1000 Van Buren St	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 450-2129	0	.0	(n/a)
PAEC Education Center EC	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 338-3250	0	.0	(n/a)
PAEC Alternative Elementary	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 338-3250	0	.0	(n/a)
PAEC Alternative High School	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 450-1515	0	.0	(n/a)
A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center	Public		5400 W 77th St	Burbank	60459	Cook County	A E R O Special Educ Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 496-3330	0		(n/a)
PAEC Academy	Public		1640 Newcastle Ave	Westchester	60154	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 236-5153	0	.0	(n/a)
Ladse-Dhh Transition Center	Public		333 N LaGrange Road	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 579-0533	1	.0	(n/a)
Phoenix Academy	Public		10035 Grand Ave	Franklin Park	60131	Cook County	Leyden Area Special Educ Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(847) 370-0145	3	.0	(n/a)
Ladse Learning Center	Public	PK	1301 W Cossitt Ave	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 482-1174	0		(n/a)
LADSE-Phonological Program	Public		1301 W Cossitt Ave	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 354-5730	0	.0	(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethune Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bethune Elementary School?

Students at Bethune Elementary School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bethune Elementary School?

In the 2012-13 school year, 374 students attended Bethune Elementary School.

What district is Bethune Elementary School in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Proviso Area Except Child Center	Public		1000 Van Buren St	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 450-2129	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PAEC Education Center EC	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 338-3250	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PAEC Alternative Elementary	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 338-3250	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PAEC Alternative High School	Public		1636 S 10th Ave	Maywood	60153	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 450-1515	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center	Public		5400 W 77th St	Burbank	60459	Cook County	A E R O Special Educ Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 496-3330	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
PAEC Academy	Public		1640 Newcastle Ave	Westchester	60154	Cook County	Proviso Area Exceptional Child	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 236-5153	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ladse-Dhh Transition Center	Public		333 N LaGrange Road	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 579-0533	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phoenix Academy	Public		10035 Grand Ave	Franklin Park	60131	Cook County	Leyden Area Special Educ Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(847) 370-0145	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ladse Learning Center	Public	PK	1301 W Cossitt Ave	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 482-1174	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
LADSE-Phonological Program	Public		1301 W Cossitt Ave	La Grange	60525	Cook County	Lagrange Area Dept Special Educational-Ladse	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 354-5730	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)