Locke J Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,610th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Locke J Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Locke J Elem School 1,610th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Locke J Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Locke J Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,131 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.5% | 82.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 10.7% | 11.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Locke J Elem School
Typical home value $376K in zip 60634 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Locke J Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Lyon Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,269th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 26% - 7John Mills Elem SchoolElmwood Park CUSD 401 · 1 mi away792nd of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 43% - 2Acero Chtr Sch Newtwork - Roberto Clemente Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away · charter1,813th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 12% - 3Dever Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,573rd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 7Elmwood Elem SchoolElmwood Park CUSD 401 · 1.2 mi away759th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 2Burbank Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,840th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 16% - 5Bridge Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,241st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 3CICS - West Belden CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away · charter1,609th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Locke J Elem School in?
Locke J Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Locke J Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Locke J Elem School 1,610th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Locke J Elem School?
Hispanic 83%, White 12%, Black 3% (1,131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Locke J Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60634 is $376K 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.