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#1524 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 40% in state

Learn Chtr - Butler

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

1132 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)5% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Learn Chtr - Butler score 7% 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 Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Learn Chtr - Butler 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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

$32,607

Median home value

$223,200

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

36.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.2 mi243Compare →
Lawndale Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–80.3 mi188Compare →
Gregory Math & Sci Elem AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–80.5 mi230Compare →
Herzl Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.5 mi434Compare →

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
#211 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

Learn Chtr - Butler is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Learn Chtr - Butler

Learn Chtr - Butler is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Learn Chtr - Butler

What grades does Learn Chtr - Butler serve?

Learn Chtr - Butler serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Learn Chtr - Butler?

Learn Chtr - Butler has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - Butler?

The student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - Butler is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Learn Chtr - Butler rank in IL?

Learn Chtr - Butler ranks #1,524 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Learn Chtr - Butler's MySchoolScout rating?

Learn Chtr - Butler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Learn Chtr - Butler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Learn Chtr - Butler has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Learn Chtr - Butler a charter school?

Yes, Learn Chtr - Butler is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Learn Chtr - Butler a Title I school?

No, Learn Chtr - Butler is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learn Chtr - Butler?

97.6% of students at Learn Chtr - Butler 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
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 60624)
35,711
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
34.3
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 60624; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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