Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sherlock 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherlock Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherlock 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 Sherlock Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2933 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 Sherlock Elementary School's ranking?
Sherlock Elementary School is ranked #2933 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sherlock Elementary School?
580 students attend Sherlock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sherlock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherlock Elementary School?
Sherlock Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherlock Elementary School offer ?
Sherlock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sherlock Elementary School part of?
Sherlock Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
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