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Cather Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2908 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 · (773) 534-6780 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
321
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Cather Elem School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
2908 W Washington Blvd, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K37
Kindergarten24
Grade 127
Grade 234
Grade 333
Grade 430
Grade 535
Grade 631
Grade 737
Grade 833
Enrollment over time
356’20
338’21
327’22
325’23
321’24
Down 9.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 90%Hispanic 8%White <1%Two or more races <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.