Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
Public
Elementary Grades K–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
8 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · (773) 535-8085
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Academic performance
Math proficiency62%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
458Students enrolled
18:1Student–teacher ratio
17%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 155
Grade 255
Grade 356
Grade 456
Grade 557
Grade 658
Grade 740
Grade 825
Students
Black · 74%340
Asian · 9%41
Two or more races · 7%31
White · 5%23
Hispanic · 5%22
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
268’20
327’21
395’22
423’23
458’24
Location
8 W Root St Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.