Bright Elementary School

10740 South Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 | (773) 535-6215
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 375
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 10740 S Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
  • Principal or Admin: Millicent Robersone
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $10,392
  • Graduation Rate: 63.8%
  • Dropout Rate: 16.3%
  • Students Per Teacher: 17.8
  • Enrolled Students: 406,068

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 375
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 198 (52.8%)
  • Females: 177 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 17 (4.5%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 355 (94.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 372 (99.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Bright Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black24765.9%
Asian10.3%
Hispanic12433.1%
White30.8%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Bright Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten359.3%
Kindergarten359.3%
1st Grade4010.7%
2nd Grade277.2%
3rd Grade4311.5%
4th Grade4512.0%
5th Grade3910.4%
6th Grade4110.9%
7th Grade349.1%
8th Grade369.6%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.1%
District:
91.5%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Bright Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Teacher on October 20, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This is a great school with high standards, great teachers, and a loving community.

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