Hearst Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60638 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1774 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43645 of 50,301 nationally
About Hearst Elem School
Hearst 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 285 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1774th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 285.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Hearst Elem School ranks 257th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)13%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.9
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 Hearst Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hearst Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Academy for Global Citizenship
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students · 546 m away
Charles J Sahs Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students · 1.2 km away
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
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532 students · 1.3 km away
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
666 students · 1.3 km away
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students · 1.3 km away
Twain Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
850 students · 1.5 km away
Edwards Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,209 students · 1.7 km away
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
100 students · 1.8 km away
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,099 students · 2.1 km away
Drexel Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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285 students
Manor Hill Elem School
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285 students
Oak Grove School
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Perry Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hearst Elem School a good school?
Hearst Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1774 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 Hearst Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hearst Elem School ranks #1774 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43645 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hearst Elem School?
Hearst Elem School had 285 students in 2025.
Is Hearst Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Hearst Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hearst Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hearst Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.