D−
Dett Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2131 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60612 · (773) 534-7160 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
326
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Dett Elem School
- 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
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12% 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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2131 W Monroe St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K46
Kindergarten33
Grade 135
Grade 236
Grade 335
Grade 427
Grade 531
Grade 626
Grade 727
Grade 830
Enrollment over time
291’20
275’21
253’22
285’23
326’24
Up 12% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 87%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.