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Zapata Elementary School

Zapata Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated B-, with 524 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 27% in Science and 22% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
524
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.

English Language Arts39%
Science27%
Math22%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic97%
White2%
Black1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-20.6%
Prior-year enrollment
660

Homes assigned to this school

742 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Zapata 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
2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone
(773) 534-1390
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993001609
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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 Zapata Elementary School

How is Zapata Elementary School rated?

Zapata 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 Zapata Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Zapata Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 27% in Science and 22% in Math.

What grades does Zapata Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Zapata Elementary School?

524 students attend Zapata Elementary School, down from 660 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Zapata Elementary School?

TopHap matches 742 residential properties to Zapata 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 Zapata Elementary School in?

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