Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of Humboldt Park and targeted Humboldt Park elementary
| Characteristic | Humboldt Park | Von Humboldt Elementary | Ana Roque de Duprey Elementary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size (n) | 65,836 | 624 | 296 |
| % Hispanic | 48.0 | 52.4 | 80.5 |
| % Puerto Rican | 37.3 | -- | -- |
| % Black | 47.4 | 41.0 | 10.8 |
| % White | 3.3 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| % Asian | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| % Other race/ethnicity | 0.9 | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| % Low incomei | 88.6 | 97.9 | 97.0 |
| % Limited English proficiencyii | 31.2 | 4.5 | 33.3 |
iLow-income in Humboldt Park defined as the percentage of residents at or below the poverty level; low-income in elementary schools defined as the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch
iiLimited English proficiency defined as report of speaking English "not well" or "not at all"
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. Chicago Public School Profiles, Data as of 2008, available at <https://research.cps.k12.il.us/resweb/PageServlet?page=schoolprofile&class=profile.SchoolProfile>.