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#1599 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 42% in state

Brennemann Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4251 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at Brennemann Elem School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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

90.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brennemann 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 79Excellent Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$91,351

Median home value

$397,800

Median rent

$1,616/mo

College educated

74.7%

Homeownership

37.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Disney Elem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–80.3 mi1,416Compare →
St Mary of the Lake SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.3 mi137Compare →
Greeley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.5 mi434Compare →
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–80.6 mi386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#212 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

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

About Brennemann Elem School

Brennemann Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,599 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brennemann Elem School

What grades does Brennemann Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Brennemann Elem School?

Brennemann Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brennemann Elem School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brennemann Elem School rank in IL?

Brennemann Elem School ranks #1,599 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Brennemann Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brennemann Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Brennemann Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brennemann Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brennemann Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Brennemann Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

90.6% of students at Brennemann 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
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
Area population (ZIP 60613)
51,334
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
34.4
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 60613; 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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