Howe Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
720 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6060
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
341Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
83%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten25
Grade 130
Grade 249
Grade 336
Grade 435
Grade 533
Grade 638
Grade 726
Grade 834
Grade 92
Students
Black · 78%267
Hispanic · 19%66
White · 2%7
Two or more races · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
388’20
402’21
382’22
354’23
341’24
Location
720 N Lorel Ave 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.