McPherson Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 · (773) 534-2625
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Academic performance
Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
794Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
42%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K123
Kindergarten114
Grade 1109
Grade 280
Grade 367
Grade 491
Grade 549
Grade 650
Grade 750
Grade 861
Students
Hispanic · 47%371
White · 33%264
Black · 8%64
Two or more races · 7%56
Asian · 5%37
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
564’20
582’21
651’22
735’23
794’24
Location
4728 N Wolcott 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.