Locke J Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60634 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1885 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#45106 of 50,301 nationally
About Locke J Elem School
Locke J 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 1,089 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1885th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,089.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Locke J Elem School ranks 317th 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%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Locke J Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- 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 Locke J Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Steinmetz College Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students · 1.1 km away
Lyon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
988 students · 1.7 km away
Belmont-Cragin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 1.7 km away
John Mills Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 1.7 km away
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students · 1.7 km away
Dever Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
733 students · 1.8 km away
Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students · 1.9 km away
Burbank Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
691 students · 2.0 km away
Bridge Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,100 students · 2.0 km away
CICS - West Belden Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr
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Hanson Park Elem School
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1,125 students
Clinton Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Locke J Elem School a good school?
Locke J Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 19.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1885 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 Locke J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Locke J Elem School ranks #1885 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #45106 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Locke J Elem School?
Locke J Elem School had 1,089 students in 2025.
Is Locke J Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Locke J Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Locke J Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Locke J Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.