Phoebe A. Hearst Fine Arts Magnet School is located at 4640 S. Lamon Ave in Chicago, Illinois. The school's colors are navy blue and gold. The principal of the school as of 2013 is Teresa Chrobak-Prince. The school has a uniform policy, students shall wear a navy blue shirt and navy blue pants.
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hearst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hearst Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Motivation Mondays
School Rankings
Hearst Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearst Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3087 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
28%
Black
32%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearst Elementary School's ranking?
Hearst Elementary School is ranked #3087 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hearst Elementary School?
301 students attend Hearst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hearst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hearst Elementary School?
Hearst Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hearst Elementary School offer ?
Hearst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hearst Elementary School part of?
Hearst Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hearst Elementary School located?
Hearst Elementary School is located in the LeClaire Courts neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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