Rowe Elementary

Public, Charter K-8

 1424 N Cleaver St
       Chicago, IL  60642-2331


(773) 799-2730

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1672nd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,210 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  757

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.9%
African American:
22.5%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details Rowe Elementary ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 250th among 453 ranked elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rowe Elementary ranks worse than 74.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), African American (22.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowe Elementary is 11.5, which is the 116th best among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowe Elementary is $7,210. 447 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rowe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowe Elementary 1672nd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Rowe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rowe Elementary 1021st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Rowe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rowe Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.17 1162nd 2166 46.4%
2013 25.81 1686th 2167 22.2%
2014 44.40 1225th 2093 41.5%
2015 41.31 1102nd 2052 46.3%
2016 31.05 1399th 2046 31.6%
2017 26.86 1496th 2044 26.8%
2018 38.65 1212th 2037 40.5%
2019 31.98 1395th 2086 33.1%
2021 17.91 1651st 1948 15.2%
2022 20.01 1662nd 2082 20.2%
2023 20.38 1672nd 2077 19.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 431st 718 40.0%
2019 40.15 447th 743 39.8%
2021 37.07 337th 537 37.2%
2022 23.93 721st 768 6.1%
2023 29.26 648th 788 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.12 228th 763 70.1%
2019 42.68 586th 1194 50.9%
2021 31.00 428th 640 33.1%
2022 22.42 1011th 1113 9.2%
2023 28.77 821st 1156 29.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.71 635th 1765 64.0%
2019 46.75 917th 1816 49.5%
2021 28.73 1147th 1514 24.2%
2022 29.37 1305th 1763 26.0%
2023 27.88 1391st 1808 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.20 1161st 1964 40.9%
2019 31.39 1367th 2019 32.3%
2021 17.33 1445th 1680 14.0%
2022 22.55 1522nd 1970 22.7%
2023 24.27 1470th 1957 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.80 745th 907 17.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.22 1157th 1972 41.3%
2019 34.17 1296th 2019 35.8%
2021 16.30 1513th 1707 11.4%
2022 18.83 1649th 1977 16.6%
2023 17.81 1687th 1984 15.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.41 138th 698 80.2%
2019 54.75 241st 711 66.1%
2021 38.20 237th 428 44.6%
2022 40.48 356th 684 48.0%
2023 45.90 308th 692 55.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 386th 938 58.8%
2019 45.74 487th 955 49.0%
2021 28.50 564th 742 24.0%
2022 30.68 679th 954 28.8%
2023 28.41 738th 970 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rowe Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 43.52 657th 1302 49.5%
2016 59.17 455th 1294 64.8%
2017 41.97 716th 1293 44.6%
2018 36.67 786th 1293 39.2%
2019 27.23 976th 1356 28.0%
2021 24.24 935th 1241 24.7%
2022 31.28 890th 1369 35.0%
2023 24.31 1021st 1367 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.84 282nd 339 16.8%
2021 40.06 167th 277 39.7%
2022 34.06 341st 454 24.9%
2023 24.32 454th 480 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.77 337th 602 44.0%
2019 27.38 653rd 792 17.6%
2021 35.99 325th 548 40.7%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 31.92 522nd 805 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.24 480th 1161 58.7%
2019 32.88 852nd 1217 30.0%
2021 34.49 670th 1019 34.2%
2022 42.97 635th 1221 48.0%
2023 33.40 835th 1234 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 748th 1226 39.0%
2019 29.73 917th 1276 28.1%
2021 18.16 876th 1017 13.9%
2022 30.61 849th 1286 34.0%
2023 22.86 989th 1275 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.17 555th 674 17.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 761st 1223 37.8%
2019 25.84 959th 1296 26.0%
2021 28.50 744th 1048 29.0%
2022 33.04 808th 1286 37.2%
2023 25.90 944th 1292 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 257th 511 49.7%
2019 44.08 275th 565 51.3%
2021 49.55 139th 385 63.9%
2022 38.94 305th 573 46.8%
2023 54.10 183rd 569 67.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Rowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.71 274th 590 53.6%
2019 32.29 451st 639 29.4%
2021 31.49 376th 517 27.3%
2022 46.92 307th 662 53.6%
2023 27.90 504th 661 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Open Quote The teachers at Rowe are top notch, care about them and their home life. The fact that they were able to quickly switch to e-learning during this pandemic is impressive. Ms. Wilson (principal and former 2nd grade teacher) is great about communication. It’s great to see a principal who was recently a teacher, as they know what the school really needs.

I would like to see more done about problem kids. My scholar constantly tells me that recess is taken away, silent lunch, or extra homework because a select few keep behaving poorly. This slows down learning for the whole classroom if the teacher is constantly needing to attend to bad behavior.

Also special shout out to the safety officers in front of building during morning drop off. They keep everyone moving and all students safe (while reminding rule breaker parents why we don’t let students dash across the street into oncoming traffic) Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Open Quote We have been with Rowe since kindergarten and we feel we have made the right choice. As a parent I make the choices that best fit our goals for our children, that is Rowe. We have seen teachers leave due to many reasons (personal and professionally), but I know while at Rowe they gave it their all and I saw it in my children. As we now prepare for High School I know I won't find the welcoming and family environment Rowe has, but I expect the same or better quality of education that Rowe offers.

I am the parent therefore I chose what is best for my children. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, March 13, 2017

Open Quote The quality of the school dramatically decreased when the new principal took over. He is never available. Also, many teachers and administrators have left since Ms. Martinez left. Lots of families leaving too. Stay away from this school--it went downhill fast. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rowe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 3 46 0 194 1 0 4 0 248
2012 7 60 2 272 2 0 6 0 349
2013 14 74 2 383 2 0 6 0 481
2014 16 82 2 482 1 0 5 0 588
2015 14 94 2 579 1 0 4 0 694
2016 14 116 2 665 1 0 8 0 806
2017 18 158 1 763 1 0 5 0 946
2018 12 181 1 811 2 0 5 0 1012
2019 13 184 1 799 1 0 11 0 1009
2020 21 247 2 765 2 0 9 0 1046
2021 18 242 0 714 2 0 6 0 982
2022 14 200 0 603 1 0 50 0 868
2023 11 170 0 537 1 0 38 0 757

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 248 21.0 11.8 89.5
2012 349 31.0 11.2 87.4
2013 481 n/a n/a 87.5
2014 588 29.0 20.2 87.4
2015 694 47.0 14.7 87.6
2016 806 46.0 17.5 80.8
2017 946 40.0 23.6 84.2
2018 1012 n/a n/a 85.5
2019 1009 76.0 13.2 84.6
2020 1046 69.0 15.1 85
2021 982 n/a n/a n/a
2022 868 46.0 18.8 84.7
2023 757 65.5 11.5 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rowe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 248 21.0 11.8 89.5
2012 349 31.0 11.2 87.4
2013 481 n/a n/a 87.5
2014 588 29.0 20.2 87.4
2015 694 47.0 14.7 87.6
2016 806 46.0 17.5 80.8
2017 946 40.0 23.6 84.2
2018 1012 n/a n/a 85.5
2019 1009 76.0 13.2 84.6
2020 1046 69.0 15.1 85
2021 982 n/a n/a n/a
2022 868 46.0 18.8 84.7
2023 757 65.5 11.5 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rowe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $762 (5.3%) $13,679 (94.7%) $14,442
2020 $349 (2.9%) $11,746 (97.1%) $12,096
2021 $897 (6.6%) $12,783 (93.4%) $13,680
2022 $897 (6.6%) $12,783 (93.4%) $13,680
2023 $743 (10.3%) $6,467 (89.7%) $7,210

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1395th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1672nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 13.6%
Ranks 976th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1021st of 1367 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)48.33.8
 44.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)31.67.6
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)18.515.2
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)16.85.4
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)2113.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)23.411.4
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Rowe Elementary)40.746
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)1010.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)9.21.9
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)27.218.2
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)20.212.5
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rowe Elementary)2332.3
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rowe Elementary)16.45.1
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Rowe Elementary)35.836.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1009757
 25%
African American184170
 7.6%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic799537
 32.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1311
 15.4%
Two or More Races1138
 245.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%70.3%
 14.4%


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Students at Rowe Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% White.

Rowe Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 757 students attended Rowe Elementary.


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