Finkl Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Finkl Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Finkl Elem School 1,849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Finkl Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Finkl Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 209 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.9% | 79.9% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 9.4% | 13.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Finkl Elem School
Typical home value $359K in zip 60608 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Finkl Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Acero Chtr Sch Network - Octavio Paz Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 28% - 6Pickard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away976th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 2Ruiz Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,720th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 16% - 2Hammond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,795th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 13% - 2Telpochcalli Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,695th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 2Maria Saucedo STEAM Magnet AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,858th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 1Whittier Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,002nd of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 1Spry Elem Community SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,994th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Finkl Elem School in?
Finkl Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Finkl Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Finkl Elem School 1,849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Finkl Elem School?
Hispanic 80%, Black 13%, White 5% (209 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Finkl Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60608 is $359K 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.