D−
OKeeffe Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 · (773) 535-0600 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
572
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about OKeeffe 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
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%
Location
Directions ↗
6940 S Merrill Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K51
Kindergarten48
Grade 156
Grade 266
Grade 359
Grade 463
Grade 555
Grade 668
Grade 747
Grade 858
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
550’20
522’21
492’22
513’23
572’24
Up 4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 86%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 2%White <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.