Grimes Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60638 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1325 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#36184 of 50,301 nationally
About Grimes Elem School
Grimes 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 368 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1325th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 368.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Grimes Elem School ranks 128th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Grimes Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Grimes Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hancock College Preparatory HS
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1,050 students · 77 m away
Hale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students · 1.6 km away
Azuela Elem School
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690 students · 1.6 km away
Kinzie Elem School
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637 students · 2.3 km away
Lee Elem School
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581 students · 2.4 km away
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students · 2.5 km away
Pasteur Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
620 students · 2.5 km away
J B Kennedy Elem School
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students · 2.5 km away
Blair Early Childhood Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
164 students · 2.5 km away
Twain Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
850 students · 2.6 km away
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Prairie Central Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grimes Elem School a good school?
Grimes Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1325 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 Grimes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Grimes Elem School ranks #1325 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #36184 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grimes Elem School?
Grimes Elem School had 368 students in 2025.
Is Grimes Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Grimes Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Grimes Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grimes Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.