Talman Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60632 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1491 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#39163 of 50,301 nationally
About Talman Elem School
Talman 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 332 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1491st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 332.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Talman Elem School ranks 158th 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%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Talman Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- 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 Talman Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
724 students · 218 m away
Gage Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students · 361 m away
Nightingale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students · 425 m away
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
266 students · 703 m away
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students · 746 m away
Christopher Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
315 students · 927 m away
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students · 1.1 km away
Sawyer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
885 students · 1.3 km away
Shields Middle School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students · 1.4 km away
Fairfield Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
492 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Gresham Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
Franklin Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–4
332 students
Beethoven Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Greeley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
Elwood C C School
Elwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
Raymond Benson Primary School
Itasca · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Talman Elem School a good school?
Talman Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 29.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1491 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 Talman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Talman Elem School ranks #1491 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #39163 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Talman Elem School?
Talman Elem School had 332 students in 2025.
Is Talman Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Talman Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Talman Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Talman Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.