D−
Penn Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1665 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
218
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Penn 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
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
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1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K45
Kindergarten17
Grade 126
Grade 223
Grade 314
Grade 420
Grade 511
Grade 622
Grade 721
Grade 819
Enrollment over time
230’20
209’21
220’22
213’23
218’24
Down 5.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 88%Hispanic 11%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.