Joplin Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,524th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Joplin Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joplin Elem School 1,524th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Joplin Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Joplin Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 277 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.5% | 91.0% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 8.3% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Joplin Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 60620 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joplin Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Barton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,082nd of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 6% - 4LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away · charter1,335th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 22% - 2Cook Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,850th of 2,105
ELA 20% - 1Foster Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,904th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 12% - 1Randolph Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away2,083rd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 6% - 2Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,838th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 1Stagg Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,944th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12% - 1Wentworth Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away2,092nd of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joplin Elem School in?
Joplin Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Joplin Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joplin Elem School 1,524th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joplin Elem School?
Black 91%, Hispanic 8% (277 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joplin Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60620 is $183K 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.