C−
Kershaw Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 · (773) 535-3050 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
226
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Kershaw Elem School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
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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6450 S Lowe Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K14
Kindergarten23
Grade 128
Grade 224
Grade 321
Grade 424
Grade 528
Grade 624
Grade 726
Grade 814
Enrollment over time
214’20
212’21
213’22
207’23
226’24
Up 5.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Hispanic 4%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.