Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sutherland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sutherland Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutherland Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutherland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutherland Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1768 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutherland Elementary School's ranking?
Sutherland Elementary School is ranked #1768 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sutherland Elementary School often compared to?
Sutherland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kellogg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sutherland Elementary School?
641 students attend Sutherland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sutherland Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutherland Elementary School?
Sutherland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sutherland Elementary School offer ?
Sutherland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sutherland Elementary School part of?
Sutherland Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Sutherland Elementary School located?
Sutherland Elementary School is located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Beverly.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The lower grades don't receive gym of French. Gym was sacrificed for the upper grades to socialize at lunch. The new administration is doing poorly.
2 10/10/2025
The new administration is a reflection of the lsc members who selected them. Smoke and mirrors...inflated sense of self...little if any real knowledge .....way too much opinion and does what they want regardless of what is best for the students. The school is going downhill with nothing to offer the younger students and little regard for instruction at any level. Very sad if allowed to continue. People are leaving already and will continue to do so in large numbers.
5 10/10/2025
Sutherland is on the mend after a tumultuous past few years. The new principal inherited a school in disarray and a community strongly divided over the previous principal's departure. After a rocky start with the new administration, Sutherland's instruction and academic performance is back on track. My students had a rich array of interdisciplinary projects, activities, and field trips this year. They enjoyed music, dance, French, art, gym, and design/library classes. They had accelerated math and reading instruction. My children were happy with their teachers and the instructional environment at the school. They have good friends and plenty of opportunities to play sports and participate in school clubs. As a neighborhood resident for nearly two decades, I highly recommend this public school.
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