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McKay Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
6901 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 · (773) 535-9340 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
616
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about McKay Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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6901 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K81
Kindergarten58
Grade 168
Grade 270
Grade 352
Grade 463
Grade 563
Grade 653
Grade 750
Grade 857
Grade 101
Enrollment over time
659’20
638’21
622’22
625’23
616’24
Down 6.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 52%Black 45%White 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.