Emmet Elementary School (Closed 2014)

5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Emmet Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
36%
58%
(12-13)
42%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Black
100%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Emmet Elementary School?
435 students attend Emmet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Emmet Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emmet Elementary School?
Emmet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emmet Elementary School offer ?
Emmet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Emmet Elementary School part of?
Emmet Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Recent Articles

When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.