Drake Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,923rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Drake Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Drake Elem School 1,923rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
Drake Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Drake Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 301 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.9% | 94.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Drake Elem School
Typical home value $333K in zip 60616 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Drake Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Ward J Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away422nd of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 10Haines Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away203rd of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 4National Teachers Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,316th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 10Sheridan Elem Math & Science AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away208th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 9Healy Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away250th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 2John J Pershing STEAM Magnet ElementaryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,875th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 8% - 3Minnie Minoso AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,651st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 14% - 5Wells Preparatory Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,256th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Drake Elem School in?
Drake Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Drake Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Drake Elem School 1,923rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Drake Elem School?
Black 95%, Hispanic 5% (301 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Drake Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60616 is $333K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.