Mayer Elementary School

2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mayer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mayer Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Mayer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayer Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#161 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
50%
28%
63%
30%
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayer Elementary School's ranking?
Mayer Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mayer Elementary School often compared to?
Mayer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mayer Elementary School?
698 students attend Mayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mayer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayer Elementary School?
Mayer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mayer Elementary School offer ?
Mayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mayer Elementary School part of?
Mayer Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mayer Elementary School located?
Mayer Elementary School is located in the Sheffield And DePaul neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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