Excellent
#300 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
Bell Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3730 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Elem School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bell 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$101,558
Median home value
$538,300
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Audubon Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Coonley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Chicago Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #35 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
Bell Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Elem School
Bell Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 848 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Elem School
What grades does Bell Elem School serve?
Bell Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bell Elem School?
Bell Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elem School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Elem School rank in IL?
Bell Elem School ranks #300 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bell Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Bell Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Elem School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bell Elem School a charter school?
No, Bell Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Elem School a Title I school?
No, Bell Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Elem School?
11.8% of students at Bell 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (773) 534-5150
- Area population (ZIP 60618)
- 91,896
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 60618; 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
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