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#273 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 7% in state

Ebinger Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7350 W Pratt Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Ebinger Elem School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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

14.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ebinger 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$117,688

Median home value

$431,400

Median rent

$1,604/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edison Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–80.8 mi429Compare →
St Paul of the Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.9 mi566Compare →
Norwood Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–81.1 mi325Compare →
Logos Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–121.2 mi234Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#30 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

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

About Ebinger Elem School

Ebinger Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 699 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ebinger Elem School

What grades does Ebinger Elem School serve?

Ebinger Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Ebinger Elem School?

Ebinger Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ebinger Elem School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ebinger Elem School rank in IL?

Ebinger Elem School ranks #273 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ebinger Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ebinger Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ebinger Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ebinger Elem School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ebinger Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Ebinger Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

14.7% of students at Ebinger 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
699
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 60631)
30,308
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 60631; 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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