South Loop Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60616 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#831 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#25062 of 50,301 nationally
About South Loop Elem School
South Loop 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 847 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 831st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 847.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; South Loop Elem School ranks 70th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 South Loop Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Loop Elem School a good school?
South Loop Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 50.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #831 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 South Loop Elem School rank in Illinois?
South Loop Elem School ranks #831 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #25062 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Loop Elem School?
South Loop Elem School had 847 students in 2025.
Is South Loop Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
South Loop Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Loop Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Loop Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.