Hitch Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60646 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1206 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34035 of 50,301 nationally
About Hitch Elem School
Hitch 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 495 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1206th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 495.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Hitch Elem School ranks 116th 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%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Hitch Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- 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 Hitch Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Taft High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,487 students · 1.0 km away
Farnsworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students · 1.1 km away
Onahan Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
657 students · 1.6 km away
Garvy J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
736 students · 1.7 km away
Beard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
327 students · 1.8 km away
Norwood Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
314 students · 2.1 km away
Prussing Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students · 2.1 km away
Beaubien Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,004 students · 2.2 km away
Edgebrook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students · 2.2 km away
Wildwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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495 students
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495 students
Oak Terrace Elem School
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494 students
Burley Elem School
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494 students
Indian Prairie Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
Edgebrook Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hitch Elem School a good school?
Hitch Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 36.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1206 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 Hitch Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hitch Elem School ranks #1206 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34035 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hitch Elem School?
Hitch Elem School had 495 students in 2025.
Is Hitch Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Hitch Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hitch Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hitch Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.