Edwards Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60632 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1858 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#44823 of 50,301 nationally
About Edwards Elem School
Edwards 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 1,209 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1858th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,209.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Edwards Elem School ranks 304th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Edwards Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Edwards Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Curie Metropolitan High School
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Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
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532 students · 533 m away
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
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666 students · 533 m away
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
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528 students · 533 m away
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
100 students · 597 m away
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
561 students · 1.3 km away
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students · 1.4 km away
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students · 1.5 km away
Solorio Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students · 1.6 km away
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,206 students
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1,194 students
Mount Greenwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,182 students
Dirksen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,263 students
Skinner Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,139 students
Westfield Community School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Edwards Elem School a good school?
Edwards Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 20.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1858 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 Edwards Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edwards Elem School ranks #1858 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #44823 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edwards Elem School?
Edwards Elem School had 1,209 students in 2025.
Is Edwards Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Edwards Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Edwards Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edwards Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.