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Shoesmith Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
1330 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615 · (773) 535-1764 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
294
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
72%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Shoesmith Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1330 E 50th St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten27
Grade 141
Grade 251
Grade 342
Grade 447
Grade 543
Grade 642
Grade 71
Enrollment over time
346’20
321’21
322’22
335’23
294’24
Down 15% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 67%Hispanic 22%Two or more races 5%White 4%Asian 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.