D−
Hughes C Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4247 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1762 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
169
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Hughes C 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: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.6% 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%
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4247 W 15th St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten15
Grade 120
Grade 210
Grade 315
Grade 422
Grade 522
Grade 614
Grade 715
Grade 816
Enrollment over time
227’20
197’21
190’22
154’23
169’24
Down 25.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 72%Hispanic 27%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.