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Lovett Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6333 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Lovett Elem School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (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

80.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lovett 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$59,710

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,212/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente ElemCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–80.4 mi468Compare →
Burbank Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.4 mi698Compare →
William Hatch Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.5 mi365Compare →
Cics - West Belden CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–80.8 mi521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#388 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

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

About Lovett Elem School

Lovett Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,494 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lovett Elem School

What grades does Lovett Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Lovett Elem School?

Lovett Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lovett Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lovett Elem School rank in IL?

Lovett Elem School ranks #2,494 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lovett Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lovett Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Lovett Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovett Elem School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lovett Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Lovett Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

80.4% of students at Lovett 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
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 60639)
84,505
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 60639; 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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