C−
McDowell Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1419 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60619 · (773) 535-6404 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
112
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about McDowell Elem School
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 24.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1419 E 89th St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K12
Kindergarten15
Grade 114
Grade 211
Grade 320
Grade 416
Grade 524
Enrollment over time
149’20
117’21
117’22
115’23
112’24
Down 24.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%
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.