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Carson Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5516 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 · (773) 535-9222 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
724
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Carson Elem School
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 22.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency9%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5516 S Maplewood Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten53
Grade 168
Grade 283
Grade 372
Grade 478
Grade 5103
Grade 673
Grade 778
Grade 869
Enrollment over time
933’20
904’21
788’22
747’23
724’24
Down 22.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 96%Black 3%White <1%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%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.