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#427 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 11% in state

Beaubien Elem School

Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5025 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

  • Math 44% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Beaubien Elem School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beaubien Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 80Excellent Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,134

Median home value

$362,900

Median rent

$1,357/mo

College educated

43.8%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Casa Dei Bambini - Montessori of MayfairPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi6Compare →
Farnsworth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–80.7 mi507Compare →
Kids in Harmony Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi5Compare →
Palmer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–80.9 mi756Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#46 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

Beaubien Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beaubien Elem School

Beaubien Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,013 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beaubien Elem School

What grades does Beaubien Elem School serve?

Beaubien Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Beaubien Elem School?

Beaubien Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 1,013 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaubien Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beaubien Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beaubien Elem School rank in IL?

Beaubien Elem School ranks #427 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Beaubien Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beaubien Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Beaubien Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaubien Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beaubien Elem School a charter school?

No, Beaubien Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beaubien Elem School a Title I school?

No, Beaubien Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaubien Elem School?

42.8% of students at Beaubien Elem School 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
1,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 60630)
54,242
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
41.2
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 60630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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