Kanoon Elementary Magnet School

2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Kanoon Elementary Magnet School's student population of 412 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Kanoon Elementary Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School is 0.02, 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)
#3072 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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.
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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.
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kanoon Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kanoon Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
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White
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46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kanoon Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kanoon Elementary Magnet 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 (11-12)
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kanoon Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanoon Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School is ranked #3072 out of 3,426 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kanoon Elementary Magnet School?
412 students attend Kanoon Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanoon Elementary Magnet School?
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanoon Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kanoon Elementary Magnet School part of?
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kanoon Elementary Magnet School located?
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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