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#3501 of 3,813 schools in IL

Sutherland Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10015 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60643

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Sutherland Elem School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sutherland 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 52Good Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$83,015

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,359/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Barnabas Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7K–80.4 mi489Compare →
All Day MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi2Compare →
Beverly Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi15Compare →
St John Fisher Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8PK–80.7 mi494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#573 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

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

About Sutherland Elem School

Sutherland Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,501 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sutherland Elem School

What grades does Sutherland Elem School serve?

Sutherland Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sutherland Elem School?

Sutherland Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elem School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sutherland Elem School rank in IL?

Sutherland Elem School ranks #3,501 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sutherland Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sutherland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sutherland Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutherland Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sutherland Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Sutherland Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

36.3% of students at Sutherland 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
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 60643)
47,802
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60643; 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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