Serving 724 students in grades 1-8, Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
94%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School?
724 students attend Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School offer ?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School part of?
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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