Hefferan Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
2,052nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Hefferan Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hefferan Elem School 2,052nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Hefferan Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Hefferan Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 181 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.6% | 89.5% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Hefferan Elem School
Typical home value $226K in zip 60624 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hefferan Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Tilton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,950th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 5Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,127th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 30% - 2Melody Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,815th of 2,105
ELA 21% - 4Webster Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,309th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 40% - 1Leland Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away2,067th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 2Spencer Technology Acad Elem SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,869th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 4Frazier Perspectives Magnet ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,303rd of 2,105
ELA 36% - 3Ericson Elem Scholastic AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,679th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hefferan Elem School in?
Hefferan Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Hefferan Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hefferan Elem School 2,052nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hefferan Elem School?
Black 90%, Hispanic 8%, White 2% (181 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hefferan Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60624 is $226K 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.