Okeeffe Elementary School

6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Okeeffe 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Okeeffe Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Okeeffe 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 Okeeffe Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#3257 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Okeeffe Elementary 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 Okeeffe 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.
5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Okeeffe 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.
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Okeeffe Elementary 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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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Okeeffe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Okeeffe Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Okeeffe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Okeeffe 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 Okeeffe Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Okeeffe 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
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Okeeffe 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 (11-12)
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Okeeffe Elementary 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 Okeeffe Elementary School's ranking?
Okeeffe Elementary School is ranked #3257 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Okeeffe Elementary School often compared to?
Okeeffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy by visitors of our site.
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 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Okeeffe Elementary School?
492 students attend Okeeffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Okeeffe Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeeffe Elementary School?
Okeeffe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okeeffe Elementary School offer ?
Okeeffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Okeeffe Elementary School part of?
Okeeffe Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Okeeffe Elementary School located?
Okeeffe Elementary School is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in South Shore.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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