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Tarkington Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
3330 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629 · (773) 535-4700 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
791
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Tarkington Elem School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 16% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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3330 W 71st St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten71
Grade 175
Grade 268
Grade 386
Grade 490
Grade 598
Grade 683
Grade 7107
Grade 894
Enrollment over time
942’20
923’21
871’22
861’23
791’24
Down 16% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 83%Black 16%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <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.