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Cardenas Elementary School

Cardenas Elementary School is a public primary school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–3, rated B, with 764 students and a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 50% in English Language Arts, 31% in Math and 28% in Science.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
PK–3
Enrollment
764
Students per teacher
13.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts50%
Math31%
Science28%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic93%
White4%
Black3%
Two or more races0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-27.0%
Prior-year enrollment
1,046

Homes assigned to this school

1,175 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cardenas Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2345 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone
(773) 534-1465
Website
cps.edu
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993001099
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

District rating
C+
Schools
643
Students
324,130
Spending per student
$21,421
Teachers (FTE)
23,532
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Cardenas Elementary School

How is Cardenas Elementary School rated?

Cardenas Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Cardenas Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Cardenas Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 50% in English Language Arts, 31% in Math and 28% in Science.

What grades does Cardenas Elementary School serve?

Cardenas Elementary School serves grades PK–3 as a primary school.

How many students attend Cardenas Elementary School?

764 students attend Cardenas Elementary School, down from 1,046 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cardenas Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,175 residential properties to Cardenas Elementary School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Cardenas Elementary School in?

Cardenas Elementary School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.