Is Prussing Elementary School a good school?

Prussing Elementary School ranks 1250 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Prussing Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Prussing Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Prussing Elementary School?

Students at Prussing Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 44% White, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Prussing Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prussing Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Taft High School

Prussing Elementary School

Summary:

Prussing Elementary School is a public K-8 school in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 serving 620 students in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $15,513, the school has consistently underperformed, earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Key challenges facing Prussing Elementary include a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.1% in 2019-2020 to 38.9% in 2023-2024, which is much higher than district and state averages. Academically, Prussing students perform below the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 33.6% proficient in ELA and 18.7% in Math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. Subgroup performance is also concerning, with Hispanic and disabled students ranking in the bottom 30% of Illinois elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools like Smyser Elementary and Portage Park Elementary, Prussing performs worse on most metrics, suggesting potential opportunities to learn from higher-performing peers. The school's declining performance over the past 10 years, from the top half to the bottom 40% of Illinois elementary schools, indicates the need for significant interventions and support to address equity gaps and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-8

4650 N Menard Ave
Chicago, IL 60630-3348

(773) 534-3460

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1250^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,799

Students who attend Prussing Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Taft High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.8%

White:

43.7%

Asian:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

See top rated Illinois elementary schools

Compare Prussing Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Prussing Elementary School ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 127^th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Prussing Elementary School ranks better than 55% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Prussing Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prussing Elementary School is $16,799. 412 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prussing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prussing Elementary School 1250^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Prussing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Prussing Elementary School 614^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Prussing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chicago Public Schools District 299:

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Prussing Elementary School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Prussing Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Prussing Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	54.31	1126^th	2020	44.3%
2004	56.15	1094^th	2030	46.1%
2005	51.39	1203^rd	2022	40.5%
2006	69.10	739^th	2086	64.6%
2007	73.38	576^th	2095	72.5%
2008	55.15	1155^th	2092	44.8%
2009	70.27	721^st	2120	66.0%
2010	60.36	1041^st	2139	51.3%
2011	58.92	1073^rd	2147	50.0%
2012	60.67	1028^th	2166	52.5%
2013	62.55	869^th	2167	59.9%
2014	54.20	1003^rd	2093	52.1%
2015	53.00	838^th	2052	59.2%
2016	59.28	758^th	2046	63.0%
2017	50.83	928^th	2044	54.6%
2018	40.27	1163^rd	2037	42.9%
2019	45.76	1057^th	2086	49.3%
2021	49.46	864^th	1948	55.6%
2022	41.05	1152^nd	2082	44.7%
2023	39.72	1179^th	2077	43.2%
2024	35.85	1250^th	2067	39.5%

See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.66	280^th	718	61.0%
2019	48.99	299^th	743	59.8%
2021	48.62	185^th	537	65.5%
2022	50.70	284^th	768	63.0%
2023	44.18	373^rd	788	52.7%
2024	36.47	533^rd	826	35.5%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	21.43	691^st	763	9.4%
2019	33.16	767^th	1194	35.8%
2022	44.61	490^th	1113	56.0%
2023	63.91	308^th	1156	73.4%
2024	50.12	475^th	1195	60.3%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	52.45	745^th	1765	57.8%
2019	56.74	635^th	1816	65.0%
2021	59.70	421^st	1514	72.2%
2022	44.23	919^th	1763	47.9%
2023	48.50	852^nd	1808	52.9%
2024	42.85	985^th	1793	45.1%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	42.38	1090^th	1964	44.5%
2019	49.02	981^st	2019	51.4%
2021	35.25	1030^th	1680	38.7%
2022	32.64	1252^nd	1970	36.4%
2023	32.57	1257^th	1957	35.8%
2024	32.26	1263^rd	1942	35.0%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.14	545^th	907	39.9%
2024	25.92	707^th	886	20.2%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	38.96	1140^th	1972	42.2%
2019	42.17	1101^st	2019	45.5%
2021	58.95	574^th	1707	66.4%
2022	52.36	825^th	1977	58.3%
2023	48.99	913^th	1984	54.0%
2024	40.03	1083^rd	1959	44.7%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	37.55	575^th	938	38.7%
2019	39.49	569^th	955	40.4%
2021	57.91	206^th	742	72.2%
2022	33.03	642^nd	954	32.7%
2023	37.95	586^th	970	39.6%
2024	29.45	702^nd	959	26.8%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.16	1088^th	1463	25.6%
2019	35.74	978^th	1462	33.1%
2021	31.61	947^th	1308	27.6%
2022	33.33	1002^nd	1425	29.7%
2023	31.92	1013^th	1419	28.6%
2024	35.10	942^nd	1392	32.3%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prussing Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	67.36	415^th	1185	65.0%
2004	58.54	589^th	1204	51.1%
2005	48.90	725^th	1209	40.0%
2006	70.26	388^th	1272	69.5%
2007	77.34	252^nd	1287	80.4%
2008	65.80	506^th	1293	60.9%
2009	70.32	409^th	1318	69.0%
2010	68.56	448^th	1327	66.2%
2011	65.22	532^nd	1344	60.4%
2012	66.08	496^th	1365	63.7%
2013	76.74	285^th	1367	79.2%
2014	77.81	257^th	1322	80.6%
2015	58.79	431^st	1302	66.9%
2016	60.33	433^rd	1294	66.5%
2017	55.06	513^th	1293	60.3%
2018	46.89	647^th	1293	50.0%
2019	45.50	687^th	1356	49.3%
2021	66.53	328^th	1241	73.6%
2022	51.14	573^rd	1369	58.1%
2023	42.05	731^st	1367	46.5%
2024	47.92	614^th	1363	55.0%

See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.44	33^rd	285	88.4%
2019	74.43	20^th	339	94.1%
2021	62.70	34^th	277	87.7%
2022	87.46	11^th	454	97.6%
2023	39.68	263^rd	480	45.2%
2024	52.56	145^th	486	70.2%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	32.05	528^th	792	33.3%
2022	48.85	255^th	781	67.3%
2023	84.33	85^th	805	89.4%
2024	77.38	136^th	802	83.0%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.27	375^th	1161	67.7%
2019	54.78	470^th	1217	61.4%
2021	74.11	131^st	1019	87.1%
2022	57.48	396^th	1221	67.6%
2023	49.47	549^th	1234	55.5%
2024	51.48	493^rd	1219	59.6%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.77	567^th	1226	53.8%
2019	51.13	585^th	1276	54.2%
2021	52.10	419^th	1017	58.8%
2022	47.75	592^nd	1286	54.0%
2023	40.41	718^th	1275	43.7%
2024	39.29	713^th	1251	43.0%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	40.84	677^th	1223	44.6%
2019	37.80	757^th	1296	41.6%
2021	47.59	465^th	1048	55.6%
2022	54.52	494^th	1286	61.6%
2023	45.57	620^th	1292	52.0%
2024	56.51	456^th	1264	63.9%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.65	397^th	590	32.7%
2019	29.33	487^th	639	23.8%
2021	62.99	119^th	517	77.0%
2022	49.15	289^th	662	56.3%
2023	40.95	363^rd	661	45.1%
2024	44.00	315^th	643	51.0%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Prussing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.20	547^th	889	38.5%
2019	34.61	603^rd	905	33.4%
2022	27.30	673^rd	898	25.1%
2023	27.87	672^nd	895	24.9%
2024	36.83	556^th	875	36.5%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, September 20, 2020

Prussing has helped my children to learn and grow! The teachers and staff are amazing, and the PTO is extremely supportive. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, April 29, 2012

This school is an absolute disgrace. Full of abusive teachers as well as indifferent staff and aid. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Prussing Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	196	91	4	77	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	368
1989	220	98	11	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
1990	262	111	13	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
1991	282	119	18	106	4	n/a	n/a	0	529
1992	322	98	22	109	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1993	350	85	14	97	5	n/a	n/a	0	551
1994	374	84	10	104	4	n/a	n/a	0	576
1995	356	71	25	91	4	n/a	n/a	0	547
1996	356	71	25	91	4	n/a	n/a	0	547
1997	424	52	29	102	7	n/a	n/a	0	614
1998	462	41	24	100	5	n/a	n/a	0	632
1999	466	27	34	103	4	n/a	n/a	0	634
2000	433	15	39	114	2	n/a	n/a	0	603
2001	413	11	29	120	1	n/a	n/a	0	574
2002	472	5	35	188	2	n/a	n/a	0	702
2003	472	5	35	188	2	n/a	n/a	0	702
2004	444	5	45	193	4	n/a	n/a	0	691
2005	403	10	37	233	3	n/a	n/a	0	686
2006	351	10	44	216	4	n/a	n/a	61	686
2007	382	9	47	235	1	n/a	n/a	37	711
2008	359	10	41	251	4	n/a	n/a	64	729
2009	389	11	41	257	4	n/a	n/a	0	702
2010	353	10	45	247	5	n/a	n/a	0	660
2011	338	9	38	273	2	2	12	0	674
2012	331	9	32	275	3	3	15	0	668
2013	315	8	29	272	4	4	21	0	653
2014	323	13	35	251	4	5	50	0	681
2015	326	16	41	281	1	6	17	0	688
2016	338	14	50	278	1	6	8	0	695
2017	333	15	50	285	4	6	8	0	701
2018	338	17	51	307	4	8	9	0	734
2019	322	12	41	327	4	8	10	0	724
2020	315	12	40	334	3	7	10	0	721
2021	308	10	46	336	3	5	16	0	724
2022	292	11	50	293	2	3	15	0	666
2023	271	9	36	284	3	3	14	0	620

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 Prussing Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	24.0	15.3	n/a
1989	414	26.0	15.9	n/a
1990	486	27.0	18.0	n/a
1991	529	32.0	16.5	n/a
1992	551	29.0	19.0	n/a
1993	551	30.0	18.4	n/a
1994	576	32.0	18.0	n/a
1995	547	33.0	16.6	n/a
1996	547	33.0	16.6	n/a
1997	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1998	632	31.0	20.4	n/a
1999	634	32.0	19.8	n/a
2000	603	31.0	19.5	n/a
2001	574	29.0	19.8	n/a
2002	702	33.0	21.3	55.3
2003	702	33.0	21.3	55.3
2004	691	31.0	22.3	54.7
2005	686	35.0	19.6	57.1
2006	686	38.7	17.7	65
2007	711	30.0	23.7	68.4
2008	729	37.0	19.7	68.4
2009	702	35.5	19.8	65.4
2010	660	37.0	17.8	72.4
2011	674	33.0	20.4	73.6
2012	668	34.0	19.6	74.9
2013	653	37.1	17.5	76.9
2014	681	37.0	18.4	77.8
2015	688	38.0	18.1	79.9
2016	695	38.0	18.2	75.4
2017	701	35.3	19.8	69.2
2018	734	35.5	20.6	73.4
2019	724	42.0	17.2	68.6
2020	721	46.0	15.6	65.5
2021	724	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	666	44.5	14.9	68.9
2023	620	45.0	13.7	69.5

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 Prussing Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	24.0	15.3	n/a
1989	414	26.0	15.9	n/a
1990	486	27.0	18.0	n/a
1991	529	32.0	16.5	n/a
1992	551	29.0	19.0	n/a
1993	551	30.0	18.4	n/a
1994	576	32.0	18.0	n/a
1995	547	33.0	16.6	n/a
1996	547	33.0	16.6	n/a
1997	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1998	632	31.0	20.4	n/a
1999	634	32.0	19.8	n/a
2000	603	31.0	19.5	n/a
2001	574	29.0	19.8	n/a
2002	702	33.0	21.3	55.3
2003	702	33.0	21.3	55.3
2004	691	31.0	22.3	54.7
2005	686	35.0	19.6	57.1
2006	686	38.7	17.7	65
2007	711	30.0	23.7	68.4
2008	729	37.0	19.7	68.4
2009	702	35.5	19.8	65.4
2010	660	37.0	17.8	72.4
2011	674	33.0	20.4	73.6
2012	668	34.0	19.6	74.9
2013	653	37.1	17.5	76.9
2014	681	37.0	18.4	77.8
2015	688	38.0	18.1	79.9
2016	695	38.0	18.2	75.4
2017	701	35.3	19.8	69.2
2018	734	35.5	20.6	73.4
2019	724	42.0	17.2	68.6
2020	721	46.0	15.6	65.5
2021	724	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	666	44.5	14.9	68.9
2023	620	45.0	13.7	69.5

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.

Immunization Rates