D−
Depriest Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 · (773) 534-6800 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
419
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Depriest Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten36
Grade 145
Grade 246
Grade 348
Grade 444
Grade 538
Grade 632
Grade 752
Grade 839
Enrollment over time
449’20
436’21
458’22
474’23
419’24
Down 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 87%Hispanic 12%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.