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John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
3200 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · (773) 534-9272 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
439
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 16.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency8%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 30.7%
Location
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3200 S Calumet Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K55
Kindergarten50
Grade 125
Grade 244
Grade 336
Grade 438
Grade 546
Grade 648
Grade 747
Grade 850
Enrollment over time
524’20
483’21
429’22
396’23
439’24
Down 16.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 89%Hispanic 5%White 2%Asian 2%Two or more races 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.