Blaine Elementary School

1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blaine Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blaine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Blaine Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Blaine Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blaine Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#191 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blaine Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blaine Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blaine Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Blaine Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blaine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blaine Elementary School's ranking?
Blaine Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Blaine Elementary School often compared to?
Blaine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jahn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Blaine Elementary School?
643 students attend Blaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blaine Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blaine Elementary School offer ?
Blaine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blaine Elementary School part of?
Blaine Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Blaine Elementary School located?
Blaine Elementary School is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of Q1
October 25, 2024 (Friday)
No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Q2
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of Q3
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
No School: Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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