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Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4420 N Beacon St, Chicago, IL 60640
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 83 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$71,030
Median home value
$363,300
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60640; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan SchoolhousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ravenswood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| German International School ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Lake SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 137 | 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
- #586 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
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,576 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
What grades does Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr serve?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr rank in IL?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr ranks #3,576 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr a charter school?
No, Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr a Title I school?
No, Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr?
91.7% of students at Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (773) 534-5790
- Area population (ZIP 60640)
- 66,884
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 60640; 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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