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Tarkington Elementary School vs. Ashburn Community Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Tarkington Elementary School
3330 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ashburn Community Elementary School
8300 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tarkington Elementary 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashburn Community Elementary 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
861 students
327 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tarkington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashburn Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tarkington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashburn Community Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tarkington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashburn Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashburn Community Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3000 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2703 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tarkington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashburn Community Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarkington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashburn Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarkington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashburn Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tarkington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashburn Community Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
28
Kindergarten Students
70
25
Grade 1 Students
76
26
Grade 2 Students
83
31
Grade 3 Students
88
33
Grade 4 Students
100
33
Grade 5 Students
87
33
Grade 6 Students
115
38
Grade 7 Students
90
39
Grade 8 Students
133
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tarkington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tarkington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashburn Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tarkington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashburn Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tarkington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashburn Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tarkington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashburn Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.31
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tarkington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashburn Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tarkington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashburn Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
10%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tarkington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashburn Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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