McDowell Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60619 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1071 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#30888 of 50,301 nationally
About McDowell Elem School
McDowell 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–5. In 2025 it enrolled 112 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1071st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 112.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; McDowell Elem School ranks 95th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 McDowell Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDowell Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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CICS - Avalon/South Shore
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469 students · 1.1 km away
Black Magnet Elem School
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336 students · 1.2 km away
Ashe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students · 1.2 km away
Warren Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students · 1.4 km away
YCCS Chtr - Chatham
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
104 students · 1.4 km away
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students · 1.5 km away
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Carlock Elem School
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Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
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114 students
Cornell Elem School
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114 students
Jefferson Elem School
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114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDowell Elem School a good school?
McDowell Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 41.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1071 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 McDowell Elem School rank in Illinois?
McDowell Elem School ranks #1071 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #30888 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDowell Elem School?
McDowell Elem School had 112 students in 2025.
Is McDowell Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
McDowell Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDowell Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDowell Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.