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#1806 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Edison Park Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6220 N Olcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Park Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Norwood Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Ebinger Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| St Paul Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 16 | 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
- #264 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
Edison Park Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Park Elem School
Edison Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,806 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Park Elem School
What grades does Edison Park Elem School serve?
Edison Park Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Edison Park Elem School?
Edison Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Park Elem School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Park Elem School rank in IL?
Edison Park Elem School ranks #1,806 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Edison Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Edison Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Park Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edison Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Edison Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Edison Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Park Elem School?
18.4% of students at Edison Park 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (773) 534-0960
- 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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