John J Pershing Magnet Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Chicago, IL Grades PK–08 City: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A+ (93.1)
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John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago, IL 60616
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (93.1)
439
Students
32.0
Teachers
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
(773)534-9272
Phone
http://www.cps.edu
Website

John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is a public Elementary school located in Chicago, ILLINOIS, operated by the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 439 students enrolled; a 13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
439.0
State avg: 389.0
▲ 13% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.72:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
NCESSCH ID
170993001032
State School ID
IL-15-016-2990-25-150162990252402
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3200 S Calumet Ave
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60616
County
Cook County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1701
State Leg. Upper
17003
State Leg. Lower
17005
Latitude
41.836
Longitude
-87.6185
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
439
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 365 83.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
LEAID
1709930
State LEA ID
IL-15-016-2990-25
Phone
(773)553-2747
Website
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chicago
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,737,096K
Federal Revenue
$1,487,979K
State Revenue
$2,399,914K
Local Revenue
$4,849,203K
Total Expenditure
$8,836,034K
Instruction Exp.
$4,585,194K
Support Services
$2,482,954K
Other Current Exp.
$233,206K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of John J Pershing Magnet Elementary

1
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0.2 mi
2
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0.4 mi
3
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS
Chicago · High
0.4 mi
4
James R Doolittle Academy
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0.5 mi
5
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · High
0.5 mi
6
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Chicago · Elementary
0.6 mi
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Ratio
–
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–
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–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John J Pershing Magnet Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John J Pershing Magnet Elementary?
439 students are enrolled at John J Pershing Magnet Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John J Pershing Magnet Elementary have?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary has 32.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does John J Pershing Magnet Elementary serve?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary serves grades PK through 08.
Is John J Pershing Magnet Elementary a charter school?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is John J Pershing Magnet Elementary located in?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does John J Pershing Magnet Elementary belong to?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district.
How much does Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 spend per student?
The Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district spends approximately $20,127,640,091 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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