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Smyser Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4310 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · (773) 534-3711 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
773
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Smyser Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4310 N Melvina Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten75
Grade 180
Grade 275
Grade 366
Grade 494
Grade 560
Grade 691
Grade 777
Grade 8110
Grade 93
Enrollment over time
862’20
810’21
763’22
765’23
773’24
Down 10.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 64%White 23%Asian 5%Black 4%Two or more races 3%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.