Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649 · (773) 535-6650
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Academic performance
Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
542Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
89%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K26
Kindergarten56
Grade 154
Grade 255
Grade 341
Grade 482
Grade 554
Grade 652
Grade 764
Grade 857
Grade 101
Students
Black · 88%479
Hispanic · 11%57
White · 1%3
Two or more races · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
532’20
532’21
535’22
550’23
542’24
Location
7511 S South Shore Dr 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.