Ellington Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,973rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
Ellington Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ellington Elem School 1,973rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Ellington Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ellington Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 501 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.1% | 88.2% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 11.0% | ▲ 8.1 pts |
Homes near Ellington Elem School
Typical home value $224K in zip 60644 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ellington Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.2 mi away · charter1,363rd of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 21% - 1Depriest Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away2,078th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 2Moving Everest Charter SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter1,884th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 13% - 2Howe Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,870th of 2,105
ELA 19% - 2Spencer Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,869th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 1Brunson Math & Sci Specialty ElemChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,025th of 2,105
ELA 14% - –Plato Learning Acad Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away
- 9William Beye Elem SchoolOak Park ESD 97 · 0.9 mi away240th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ellington Elem School in?
Ellington Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Ellington Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ellington Elem School 1,973rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ellington Elem School?
Black 88%, Hispanic 11% (501 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ellington Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60644 is $224K 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.