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#1797 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Kanoon Elem Magnet School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2233 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kanoon Elem Magnet School score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kanoon Elem Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
$44,040
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saucedo Elem Scholastic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Spry Elem Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Hammond Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Telpochcalli Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
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
- #255 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
Kanoon Elem Magnet School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kanoon Elem Magnet School
Kanoon Elem Magnet School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kanoon Elem Magnet School
What grades does Kanoon Elem Magnet School serve?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanoon Elem Magnet School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kanoon Elem Magnet School rank in IL?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School ranks #1,797 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kanoon Elem Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kanoon Elem Magnet 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 Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanoon Elem Magnet School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kanoon Elem Magnet School a charter school?
No, Kanoon Elem Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kanoon Elem Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Kanoon Elem Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
97.1% of students at Kanoon Elem Magnet 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (773) 534-1736
- Area population (ZIP 60623)
- 77,061
- Area average commute
- 32.4 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 60623; 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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