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Plato Learning Acad Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5545 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 44.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plato Learning Acad Elem School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (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
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plato Learning Acad Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$37,952
Median home value
$238,300
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60644; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depriest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Clark G R Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Catalyst Charter-circle Rock ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Leland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 298 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #617 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
Plato Learning Acad Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plato Learning Acad Elem School
Plato Learning Acad Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 44.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,758 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plato Learning Acad Elem School
What grades does Plato Learning Acad Elem School serve?
Plato Learning Acad Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Plato Learning Acad Elem School?
Plato Learning Acad Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plato Learning Acad Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plato Learning Acad Elem School is 44.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plato Learning Acad Elem School rank in IL?
Plato Learning Acad Elem School ranks #3,758 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Plato Learning Acad Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plato Learning Acad Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Plato Learning Acad Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plato Learning Acad Elem School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plato Learning Acad Elem School a charter school?
No, Plato Learning Acad Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plato Learning Acad Elem School a Title I school?
No, Plato Learning Acad Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plato Learning Acad Elem School?
97.8% of students at Plato Learning Acad 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (773) 413-3090
- Area population (ZIP 60644)
- 48,317
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 60644; 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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