Serving 1,194 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Healy 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 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Healy Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Healy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Healy Elementary School's student population of 1,194 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,194 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Healy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Healy Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
74%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Healy Elementary School's ranking?
Healy Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Healy Elementary School often compared to?
Healy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy, Ward J Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Healy Elementary School?
1,194 students attend Healy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Healy Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Healy Elementary School?
Healy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Healy Elementary School offer ?
Healy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Healy Elementary School part of?
Healy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Healy Elementary School located?
Healy Elementary School is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Bridgeport.
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