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#1702 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 45% in state

Hendricks Elem Community Academy

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

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

4316 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)5% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism46.4%

Students at Hendricks Elem Community Academy score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hendricks Elem Community Academy 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$54,142

Median home value

$251,600

Median rent

$1,070/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

25.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronzeville Classical Elem SchEnrollment path unverified9.8K–70.5 mi423Compare →
Cambridge Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.5 mi43Compare →
Graham a Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–80.5 mi300Compare →
Beethoven Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–80.6 mi327Compare →

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
#236 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

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

About Hendricks Elem Community Academy

Hendricks Elem Community Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hendricks Elem Community Academy

What grades does Hendricks Elem Community Academy serve?

Hendricks Elem Community Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hendricks Elem Community Academy?

Hendricks Elem Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendricks Elem Community Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hendricks Elem Community Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hendricks Elem Community Academy rank in IL?

Hendricks Elem Community Academy ranks #1,702 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hendricks Elem Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hendricks Elem Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hendricks Elem Community Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hendricks Elem Community Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hendricks Elem Community Academy a charter school?

No, Hendricks Elem Community Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hendricks Elem Community Academy a Title I school?

No, Hendricks Elem Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hendricks Elem Community Academy?

96.7% of students at Hendricks Elem Community Academy 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
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.4%
Area population (ZIP 60609)
64,268
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
35.2
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 60609; 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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