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Penn Elementary School

Penn Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated F, with 218 students and a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 12% in English Language Arts and 0% in Science.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
218
Students per teacher
9.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts12%
Science0%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black88%
Hispanic11%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-8.8%
Prior-year enrollment
239

Homes assigned to this school

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

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School details

Address
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone
(773) 534-1665
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993001028
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

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

About Penn Elementary School

How is Penn Elementary School rated?

Penn Elementary School holds a F 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 D overall.

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

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Penn Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 12% in English Language Arts and 0% in Science.

What grades does Penn Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Penn Elementary School?

218 students attend Penn Elementary School, down from 239 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Penn Elementary School?

TopHap matches 578 residential properties to Penn 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 Penn Elementary School in?

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