Tilton Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60624 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1997 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46506 of 50,301 nationally
About Tilton Elem School
Tilton 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 244 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1997th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 244.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Tilton Elem School ranks 394th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Tilton Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tilton Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS
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210 students · 377 m away
Hefferan Elem School
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214 students · 764 m away
Melody Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students · 791 m away
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students · 1.1 km away
Orr Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP One Academy
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
996 students · 1.2 km away
Raby High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
128 students · 1.3 km away
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
203 students · 1.4 km away
Ward L Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students · 1.4 km away
Ericson Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
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Freeburg Primary Center
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Annawan Grade School
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Sunny Hill Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tilton Elem School a good school?
Tilton Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1997 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 Tilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Tilton Elem School ranks #1997 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46506 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tilton Elem School?
Tilton Elem School had 244 students in 2025.
Is Tilton Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Tilton Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tilton Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tilton Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.