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Farnsworth Elementary School

Farnsworth Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated B+, with 502 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 45% in Science, 43% in English Language Arts and 39% in Math.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
502
Students per teacher
11.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science45%
English Language Arts43%
Math39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic42%
White36%
Asian15%
Black4%
Two or more races3%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-13.3%
Prior-year enrollment
579

Homes assigned to this school

2,295 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Farnsworth 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
5414 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Phone
(773) 534-3535
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993000764
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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 Farnsworth Elementary School

How is Farnsworth Elementary School rated?

Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Farnsworth Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 45% in Science, 43% in English Language Arts and 39% in Math.

What grades does Farnsworth Elementary School serve?

Farnsworth Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Farnsworth Elementary School?

502 students attend Farnsworth Elementary School, down from 579 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Farnsworth Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,295 residential properties to Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Elementary School in?

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