Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Christopher House Chrt 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2560 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher House Chrt Elementary School's ranking?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School is ranked #2560 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Christopher House Chrt Elementary School often compared to?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prieto Math-science Elementary School, Horizon Science Acad-belmont by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Christopher House Chrt Elementary School?
450 students attend Christopher House Chrt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher House Chrt Elementary School?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Christopher House Chrt Elementary School offer ?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Christopher House Chrt Elementary School part of?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Christopher House Chrt Elementary School located?
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School is located in the Hanson Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Hanson Park.
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