Depriest Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60644 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1789 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43827 of 50,301 nationally
About Depriest Elem School
Depriest 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 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1789th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Depriest Elem School ranks 266th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)3%
- Reading proficiency (30%)9%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 Depriest Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 3%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Depriest Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Plato Learning Acad Elem School
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Ellington Elem School
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510 students · 812 m away
Austin College and Career Acad HS
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190 students · 853 m away
Clark G R Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
134 students · 1.2 km away
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students · 1.2 km away
Douglass Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
29 students · 1.4 km away
Longfellow Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 1.4 km away
Moving Everest Charter School
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
755 students · 1.4 km away
Leland Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Pershing Elem School
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418 students
Heritage Lakes Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Depriest Elem School a good school?
Depriest Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 21.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1789 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 Depriest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Depriest Elem School ranks #1789 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43827 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Depriest Elem School?
Depriest Elem School had 419 students in 2025.
Is Depriest Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Depriest Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Depriest Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Depriest Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.