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#1215 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 32% in state

Linne Elem School

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

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

3221 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Linne Elem School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Linne 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • 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

$101,558

Median home value

$538,300

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

55.4%

Homeownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60618; 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
Greenfields AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–120.1 mi30Compare →
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes ElemCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.2 mi391Compare →
Avondale - Logandale Elem SchEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.5 mi490Compare →
Brentano Elem Math & Science AcadEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–80.7 mi727Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#145 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

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

About Linne Elem School

Linne Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 681 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linne Elem School

What grades does Linne Elem School serve?

Linne Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Linne Elem School?

Linne Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Linne Elem School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linne Elem School rank in IL?

Linne Elem School ranks #1,215 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Linne Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Linne Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Linne Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linne Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Linne Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Linne Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

56.2% of students at Linne 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 60618)
91,896
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 60618; 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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