Very Good
#854 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2110 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,126
Median home value
$308,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance Educational AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Sor Juana Ines De La CruzEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Bethesda International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #99 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,261 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
What grades does Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies serve?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies rank in IL?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies ranks #854 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies a charter school?
No, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies a Title I school?
No, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
85.7% of students at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (773) 534-2150
- Area population (ZIP 60645)
- 46,856
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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