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#383 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6239 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60659

  • Math 33% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Stone Elem Scholastic Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2022
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stone Elem Scholastic Academy 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$70,033

Median home value

$358,800

Median rent

$1,391/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Misericordia SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–90.1 mi4Compare →
Northshore Academy for ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi4Compare →
Bethesda International AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.8 mi50Compare →
Clinton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–80.8 mi1,039Compare →

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.

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
#44 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

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

About Stone Elem Scholastic Academy

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stone Elem Scholastic Academy

What grades does Stone Elem Scholastic Academy serve?

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Stone Elem Scholastic Academy?

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Elem Scholastic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Stone Elem Scholastic Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stone Elem Scholastic Academy rank in IL?

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy ranks #383 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Stone Elem Scholastic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Stone Elem Scholastic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Stone Elem Scholastic Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stone Elem Scholastic Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stone Elem Scholastic Academy a charter school?

No, Stone Elem Scholastic Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stone Elem Scholastic Academy a Title I school?

No, Stone Elem Scholastic Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stone Elem Scholastic Academy?

58.7% of students at Stone Elem Scholastic 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 60659)
42,008
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
36.9
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 60659; 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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