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Hefferan Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4409 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL 60624 · (773) 534-6192 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
214
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Hefferan Elem School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4409 W Wilcox St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K17
Kindergarten18
Grade 127
Grade 217
Grade 316
Grade 426
Grade 516
Grade 629
Grade 722
Grade 824
Grade 92
Enrollment over time
262’20
237’21
239’22
181’23
214’24
Down 18.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 79%Hispanic 18%White 1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.