Byrne Elementary School

5329 S Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Byrne 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Byrne Elementary School's student population of 628 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Byrne Elementary 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 Byrne Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#1825 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Byrne Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Byrne Elementary 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.
30%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Byrne Elementary 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.
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Byrne Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Byrne Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Byrne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Byrne Elementary 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 (13-14)
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Byrne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byrne Elementary School's ranking?
Byrne Elementary School is ranked #1825 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Byrne Elementary School often compared to?
Byrne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinzie Elementary School, Dore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Byrne Elementary School?
628 students attend Byrne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Byrne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byrne Elementary School?
Byrne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byrne Elementary School offer ?
Byrne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Byrne Elementary School part of?
Byrne Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Byrne Elementary School located?
Byrne Elementary School is located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Garfield Ridge.

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5   4/29/2022
hi, it's a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - joe

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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