Depriest Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6800
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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
419Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
76%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten36
Grade 145
Grade 246
Grade 348
Grade 444
Grade 538
Grade 632
Grade 752
Grade 839
Students
Black · 87%366
Hispanic · 12%50
Two or more races · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
449’20
436’21
458’22
474’23
419’24
Location
139 S Parkside 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.