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Cardenas Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2345 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1465 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
764
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Cardenas Elem School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 24.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2345 S Millard Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K40
Kindergarten71
Grade 168
Grade 288
Grade 376
Grade 491
Grade 585
Grade 683
Grade 781
Grade 880
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
1,012’20
882’21
817’22
766’23
764’24
Down 24.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%White 4%Black 3%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.