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#274 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 7% in state

Healy Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3010 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Healy Elem School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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

81.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Healy 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 63Good Transit
  • Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$77,841

Median home value

$387,300

Median rent

$1,329/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

39.3%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sheridan Elem Math & Science AcadEnrollment path unverified7.9K–80.3 mi529Compare →
St Jerome SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.4 mi118Compare →
Ward J Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–80.4 mi495Compare →
Armour Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.6 mi238Compare →

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
#31 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

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

About Healy Elem School

Healy Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Healy Elem School

What grades does Healy Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Healy Elem School?

Healy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Healy Elem School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Healy Elem School rank in IL?

Healy Elem School ranks #274 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Healy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Healy 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 Healy Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Healy Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Healy Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Healy Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

81.7% of students at Healy 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
1,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
Area population (ZIP 60616)
54,456
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
37.4
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 60616; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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