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Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$40,142
Median home value
$199,500
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Jude Educational InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Bouchet Elem Math & Science AcadEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Okeeffe Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 513 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #611 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
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,708 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
What grades does Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy serve?
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy rank in IL?
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy ranks #3,708 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy a charter school?
No, Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy a Title I school?
No, Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
95.5% of students at Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (773) 535-6650
- Area population (ZIP 60649)
- 48,720
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 60649; 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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