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#1077 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 28% in state

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1710 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL 60617

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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

75%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$51,237

Median home value

$168,200

Median rent

$1,010/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Black Magnet Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–80.4 mi356Compare →
Warren Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.4 mi278Compare →
Burnham Elem Inclusive AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.5 mi415Compare →
Mcdowell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.6 mi115Compare →

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
#125 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

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

About Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School

What grades does Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School serve?

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?

The student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School rank in IL?

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School ranks #1,077 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School's MySchoolScout rating?

Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School a charter school?

No, Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School a Title I school?

No, Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?

75.0% of students at Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 60617)
79,284
Area average commute
37.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 60617; 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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