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Dulles Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

6311 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 19:1 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-4.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)5% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Dulles Elem School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
4%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
6%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (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

97.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dulles 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$42,080

Median home value

$243,700

Median rent

$1,170/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

32.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cics - Washington PK CampusCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–80.4 mi487Compare →
Till Elem Math & Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–80.5 mi323Compare →
Brownell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.6 mi127Compare →
Fiske Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–80.6 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#426 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

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

About Dulles Elem School

Dulles Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 664 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,738 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dulles Elem School

What grades does Dulles Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Dulles Elem School?

Dulles Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dulles Elem School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dulles Elem School rank in IL?

Dulles Elem School ranks #2,738 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Dulles Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dulles Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Dulles Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dulles Elem School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dulles Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Dulles Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

97.4% of students at Dulles 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
664
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 60637)
52,418
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
31.1
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 60637; 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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