South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Summary:

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Chicago Public Schools District 299, with 248 students in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 46.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of low-income students, with 71.77% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School to the nearby Madison Elementary School and Revere Elementary School, both within a mile of South Shore Fine Arts, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically compared to its peers. However, an analysis of the school's performance by student subgroups reveals that its African American students perform relatively better, ranking in the top half of Illinois elementary schools serving African American students. Despite the high spending per student, the school's academic performance remains poor, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1415 E 70th St
       Chicago, IL  60637-4879


(773) 535-8340

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1364th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,912 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Compare Details South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 159th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is 9.3, which is the 25th best among 452 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is $33,912, which is the 11th highest among 452 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School 1364th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School 996th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

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


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Rank History for South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 41.53 1478th 2166 31.8%
2013 19.89 1800th 2167 16.9%
2014 14.10 1868th 2093 10.8%
2015 21.41 1673rd 2052 18.5%
2016 19.71 1701st 2046 16.9%
2017 28.12 1467th 2044 28.2%
2018 19.01 1686th 2037 17.2%
2019 20.08 1726th 2086 17.3%
2021 13.00 1861st 1948 4.5%
2022 14.79 1870th 2082 10.2%
2023 24.39 1537th 2077 26.0%
2024 31.10 1364th 2067 34.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 1310th 1765 25.8%
2019 33.27 1290th 1816 29.0%
2021 24.11 1264th 1514 16.5%
2022 25.57 1406th 1763 20.2%
2023 30.97 1300th 1808 28.1%
2024 39.10 1087th 1793 39.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.22 1753rd 1964 10.7%
2019 17.13 1772nd 2019 12.2%
2022 18.23 1658th 1970 15.8%
2023 31.89 1270th 1957 35.1%
2024 27.56 1392nd 1942 28.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.30 1517th 1972 23.1%
2019 25.63 1511th 2019 25.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 330th 698 52.7%
2019 51.41 269th 711 62.2%
2022 37.15 394th 684 42.4%
2023 48.01 284th 692 59.0%
2024 59.64 172nd 655 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 4.86 1289th 1322 2.5%
2015 11.60 1232nd 1302 5.4%
2016 17.12 1145th 1294 11.5%
2017 18.47 1080th 1293 16.5%
2018 19.98 1057th 1293 18.3%
2019 17.15 1155th 1356 14.8%
2022 25.75 986th 1369 28.0%
2023 18.11 1159th 1367 15.2%
2024 25.38 996th 1363 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.75 505th 792 36.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 948th 1161 18.3%
2019 19.70 1060th 1217 12.9%
2022 44.96 600th 1221 50.9%
2023 24.65 996th 1234 19.3%
2024 40.81 687th 1219 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 920th 1226 25.0%
2019 19.12 1056th 1276 17.2%
2022 27.11 914th 1286 28.9%
2023 16.93 1098th 1275 13.9%
2024 28.74 870th 1251 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.26 1153rd 1223 5.7%
2019 22.28 1024th 1296 21.0%
2022 26.63 923rd 1286 28.2%
2023 26.50 933rd 1292 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 236th 511 53.8%
2019 43.20 285th 565 49.6%
2022 52.82 198th 573 65.4%
2023 42.08 295th 569 48.2%
2024 56.15 178th 548 67.5%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 159 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2011 0 198 0 1 0 0 2 0 201
2012 0 247 0 3 0 0 5 0 255
2013 0 296 0 3 0 0 4 0 303
2014 0 487 1 5 0 0 6 0 499
2015 0 464 1 7 0 0 5 0 477
2016 0 474 1 6 0 0 5 0 486
2017 0 432 0 7 1 0 5 0 445
2018 0 380 0 14 1 0 3 0 398
2019 0 336 0 14 1 0 3 0 354
2020 0 291 0 13 1 0 2 0 307
2021 0 247 0 8 0 0 2 0 257
2022 0 221 0 6 0 0 2 0 229
2023 0 236 0 8 0 0 4 0 248
2024 0 227 0 11 0 0 1 0 239

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 South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 159 8.0 19.8 n/a
2011 201 4.0 50.2 n/a
2012 255 3.0 85.0 81.6
2013 303 17.0 17.7 78.9
2014 499 32.5 15.3 88.6
2015 477 33.0 14.4 90.1
2016 486 30.0 16.2 87
2017 445 26.3 16.8 91.2
2018 398 25.9 15.3 88.9
2019 354 33.5 10.5 86.2
2020 307 24.0 12.7 91.5
2021 257 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 25.0 9.1 76
2023 248 25.0 9.9 71.8
2024 239 25.5 9.3 75.7

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 South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 159 8.0 19.8 n/a
2011 201 4.0 50.2 n/a
2012 255 3.0 85.0 81.6
2013 303 17.0 17.7 78.9
2014 499 32.5 15.3 88.6
2015 477 33.0 14.4 90.1
2016 486 30.0 16.2 87
2017 445 26.3 16.8 91.2
2018 398 25.9 15.3 88.9
2019 354 33.5 10.5 86.2
2020 307 24.0 12.7 91.5
2021 257 n/a n/a n/a
2022 229 25.0 9.1 76
2023 248 25.0 9.9 71.8
2024 239 25.5 9.3 75.7

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

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.7%98.1%98.5%98.5%30.5%99.0%98.3%9.5%
201695.1%94.9%95.3%95.3%31.3%96.1%72.4%9.4%7.7%
201793.0%93.2%93.9%93.9%33.1%91.9%93.0%10.1%14.3%
201896.5%96.7%97.0%97.0%37.6%96.2%96.7%8.8%27.3%
201996.1%95.8%95.8%95.8%38.7%95.0%96.1%7.0%30.3%
202498.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.8%98.0%97.5%17.6%28.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,240 (14.4%) $13,303 (85.6%) $15,543
2020 $2,526 (13.8%) $15,712 (86.1%) $18,239
2021 $4,327 (20.0%) $17,292 (80.0%) $21,620
2022 $4,327 (20.0%) $17,292 (80.0%) $21,620
2023 $6,882 (21.5%) $25,123 (78.5%) $32,006
2024 $5,471 (16.1%) $28,441 (83.9%) $33,912

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1726th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1537th of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.7%
Ranks 1155th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1159th of 1367 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)13.114.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)10.97.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)13.344.4
 31.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)105.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)28.116.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)16.116.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)37.916.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)19.48.3
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)2.80
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)6.39.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)9.414.3
 4.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)1719
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)10.24.8
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School)26.328.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354248
 29.9%
African American336236
 29.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic148
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%71.8%
 14.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School.

Students at South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School are 95% African American, 5% Hispanic.

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School ranks 1364th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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