Dever Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60634 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1107 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#32105 of 50,301 nationally
About Dever Elem School
Dever 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 733 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1107th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 733.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Dever Elem School ranks 100th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Dever Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dever Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Mills Elem School
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711 students · 1.2 km away
Bridge Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,100 students · 1.4 km away
Canty Elem School
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791 students · 1.5 km away
J Giles Elem School
Norridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students · 1.7 km away
Locke J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students · 1.8 km away
Ridgewood Comm High School
Norridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
988 students · 2.1 km away
Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students · 2.2 km away
River Grove Elem School
River Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
722 students · 2.5 km away
Steinmetz College Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students · 2.5 km away
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students · 2.6 km away
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Sandoval Elem School
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736 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dever Elem School a good school?
Dever Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1107 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 Dever Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dever Elem School ranks #1107 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #32105 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dever Elem School?
Dever Elem School had 733 students in 2025.
Is Dever Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Dever Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dever Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dever Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.