Smyser Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60634 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1226 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34400 of 50,301 nationally
About Smyser Elem School
Smyser 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 773 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1226th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 773.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Smyser Elem School ranks 119th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.6%
- 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 Smyser Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- 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
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smyser Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Prussing Elem School
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Beard Elem School
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Union Ridge Elem School
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Bridge Elem School
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1,100 students · 1.7 km away
Portage Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students · 1.8 km away
Chicago Academy Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students · 1.9 km away
Chicago Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
580 students · 1.9 km away
Reinberg Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
768 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smyser Elem School a good school?
Smyser Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1226 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 Smyser Elem School rank in Illinois?
Smyser Elem School ranks #1226 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34400 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smyser Elem School?
Smyser Elem School had 773 students in 2025.
Is Smyser Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Smyser Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smyser Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smyser Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.