James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,856th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
James Farmer Jr. Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Farmer Jr. Elementary 1,856th 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 10th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
James Farmer Jr. Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
James Farmer Jr. Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.3% | 94.4% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 4.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Typical home value $326K in zip 60653 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Mollison Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away2,085th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7% - 1Woodson South Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away2,012th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 6% - 4Univ of Chicago Chtr-DonoghueChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away · charter1,369th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 26% - –Robinson Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away
- 5Wells Preparatory Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,256th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 21% - 10Bronzeville Classical Elementary SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away28th of 2,105
ELA 92% · Math 80% - 2Ariel Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,877th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 5Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth KenwoodChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away · charter1,229th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Farmer Jr. Elementary in?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is James Farmer Jr. Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Farmer Jr. Elementary 1,856th 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary?
Black 94%, Hispanic 5% (306 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Farmer Jr. Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60653 is $326K 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.