Excellent
#74 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8101 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60620
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (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
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$48,805
Median home value
$187,900
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Neil Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Ruggles Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 312 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr
What grades does Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr serve?
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr?
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr rank in IL?
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr ranks #74 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr a charter school?
No, Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr a Title I school?
No, Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr?
35.8% of students at Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (773) 535-0040
- Area population (ZIP 60620)
- 66,511
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 60620; 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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