D−
James Farmer Jr. Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 · (773) 535-1687 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
321
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about James Farmer Jr. Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten24
Grade 122
Grade 226
Grade 328
Grade 431
Grade 538
Grade 632
Grade 755
Grade 840
Grade 94
Grade 101
Enrollment over time
368’20
335’21
317’22
306’23
321’24
Down 12.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 93%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.