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Ellington Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
243 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6361 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
510
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Ellington Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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243 N Parkside Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K86
Kindergarten59
Grade 152
Grade 251
Grade 345
Grade 449
Grade 536
Grade 645
Grade 742
Grade 842
Grade 91
Grade 102
Enrollment over time
450’20
402’21
425’22
501’23
510’24
Up 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 83%Hispanic 16%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <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.