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Foster Park Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
8530 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620 · (773) 535-2725 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
345
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Foster Park Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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8530 S Wood St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten19
Grade 140
Grade 236
Grade 336
Grade 444
Grade 538
Grade 627
Grade 724
Grade 834
Enrollment over time
286’20
294’21
283’22
336’23
345’24
Up 20.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 95%Hispanic 5%
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.