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Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
9510 S Prospect Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 · (773) 535-2690 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
241
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
9510 S Prospect Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten24
Grade 124
Grade 227
Grade 328
Grade 427
Grade 526
Grade 630
Grade 727
Grade 828
Enrollment over time
257’20
253’21
241’22
237’23
241’24
Down 6.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 98%Hispanic 1%Two or more races 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.