Edgebrook Elementary School

6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgebrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Edgebrook Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgebrook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgebrook Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#427 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgebrook 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.
57%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgebrook 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Edgebrook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
58%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Edgebrook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgebrook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgebrook 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgebrook Elementary School's ranking?
Edgebrook Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edgebrook Elementary School often compared to?
Edgebrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sauganash Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Edgebrook Elementary School?
462 students attend Edgebrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edgebrook Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgebrook Elementary School?
Edgebrook Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgebrook Elementary School offer ?
Edgebrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edgebrook Elementary School part of?
Edgebrook Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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