Below Average
#3295 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cassell Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11314 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cassell Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cassell 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$114,443
Median home value
$303,300
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60655; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Greenwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,157 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–5 | 0.7 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 1–8 | 0.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Clissold Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #536 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
Cassell Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cassell Elem School
Cassell Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 354 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,295 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cassell Elem School
What grades does Cassell Elem School serve?
Cassell Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cassell Elem School?
Cassell Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassell Elem School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cassell Elem School rank in IL?
Cassell Elem School ranks #3,295 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cassell Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cassell Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Cassell Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cassell Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cassell Elem School a charter school?
No, Cassell Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cassell Elem School a Title I school?
No, Cassell Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cassell Elem School?
23.4% of students at Cassell 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (773) 535-2640
- Area population (ZIP 60655)
- 27,794
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 60655; 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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