Bennett Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60628 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2061 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47227 of 50,301 nationally
About Bennett Elem School
Bennett Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2061st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 312.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Bennett Elem School ranks 441st of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bennett Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bennett Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smith W Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students · 996 m away
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students · 1.0 km away
Hughes L Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students · 1.1 km away
Cullen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students · 1.2 km away
Poe Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
224 students · 1.2 km away
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
695 students · 1.2 km away
Corliss High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students · 1.3 km away
Gillespie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students · 1.7 km away
Lavizzo Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students · 1.7 km away
Brooks College Prep Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students · 1.8 km away
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Lebanon Elem School
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Gordon School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennett Elem School a good school?
Bennett Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 15.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2061 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bennett Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bennett Elem School ranks #2061 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47227 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bennett Elem School?
Bennett Elem School had 312 students in 2025.
Is Bennett Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Bennett Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bennett Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bennett Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.