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Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5415 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · (773) 535-1666 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
272
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5415 S Union Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten27
Grade 140
Grade 221
Grade 325
Grade 428
Grade 523
Grade 620
Grade 727
Grade 825
Enrollment over time
293’20
301’21
238’22
265’23
272’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 86%Hispanic 12%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.