Below Average
#2994 of 3,813 schools in IL
Drexel Elem School
Elementary School · Cicero Sd 99 · Cicero, IL
A Cicero Sd 99 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5407 W 36th St, Cicero, IL 60804
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drexel Elem School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drexel Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cicero), 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
$68,548
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Charity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Columbus West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Abe Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Goodwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 489 | 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.
Cicero Sd 99
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drexel Elem School is listed in Cicero SD 99; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drexel Elem School
Drexel Elem School is a public elementary school in Cicero, IL, part of Cicero Sd 99, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,994 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drexel Elem School
What grades does Drexel Elem School serve?
Drexel Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Drexel Elem School?
Drexel Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drexel Elem School rank in IL?
Drexel Elem School ranks #2,994 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Drexel Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drexel Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Drexel Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drexel Elem School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Drexel Elem School a charter school?
No, Drexel Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drexel Elem School a Title I school?
No, Drexel Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drexel Elem School?
73.6% of students at Drexel 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (708) 652-5532
- Area population (ZIP 60804)
- 83,223
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 60804; 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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