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Gillespie Elementary School

Gillespie Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated C, with 288 students and an 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 25% in English Language Arts, 21% in Science and 9% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
288
Students per teacher
11.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts25%
Science21%
Math9%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black94%
Hispanic5%
Two or more races0%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-31.8%
Prior-year enrollment
422

Homes assigned to this school

3,154 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Gillespie 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
9301 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Phone
(773) 535-5065
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993000816
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

Common questions

About Gillespie Elementary School

How is Gillespie Elementary School rated?

Gillespie Elementary School holds a C 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 Gillespie Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Gillespie Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 25% in English Language Arts, 21% in Science and 9% in Math.

What grades does Gillespie Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Gillespie Elementary School?

288 students attend Gillespie Elementary School, down from 422 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Gillespie Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,154 residential properties to Gillespie 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 Gillespie Elementary School in?

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