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McPherson Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 · (773) 534-2625 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
794
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about McPherson Elem School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 40.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K123
Kindergarten114
Grade 1109
Grade 280
Grade 367
Grade 491
Grade 549
Grade 650
Grade 750
Grade 861
Enrollment over time
564’20
582’21
651’22
735’23
794’24
Up 40.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 47%White 33%Black 8%Two or more races 7%Asian 5%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.