Smyth J Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60608 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1906 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#45324 of 50,301 nationally
About Smyth J Elem School
Smyth 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 348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1906th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 348.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Smyth J Elem School ranks 328th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)4%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 Smyth J Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 4%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smyth J Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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STEM Magnet Academy Elem
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Pilsen Elem Community Academy
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Perez Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students · 1.1 km away
Chicago World Language Academy
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449 students · 1.2 km away
Walsh Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students · 1.3 km away
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las
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225 students · 1.4 km away
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
428 students · 1.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smyth J Elem School a good school?
Smyth J Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 19.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1906 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 Smyth J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Smyth J Elem School ranks #1906 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #45324 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smyth J Elem School?
Smyth J Elem School had 348 students in 2025.
Is Smyth J Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Smyth J Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smyth J Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smyth J Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.