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#1519 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 40% in state
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6024 W Warwick Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$84,997
Median home value
$333,900
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Francis Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Chicago Academy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Reinberg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Smyser Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 765 | Compare → |
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
- #206 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
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,519 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
What grades does Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad serve?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad 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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad rank in IL?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad ranks #1,519 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad a charter school?
No, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad a Title I school?
No, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
41.8% of students at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad 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
- 823
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (773) 534-3640
- Area population (ZIP 60634)
- 74,418
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 60634; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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