Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,964th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Metcalfe Elem Community Academy 1,964th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 308 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.5% | 94.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Typical home value $155K in zip 60628 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Brown R Elem Community AcadChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,613th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 9% - 3Owens Community Academy ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,676th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 14% - 5White Elem Career AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,102nd of 2,105
ELA 42% - 2Higgins Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,772nd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 11% - 2Haley Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,857th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2Burr Oak Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.2 mi away1,889th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 11% - –Burr Oak AcademyCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.2 mi away
- 1Curtis Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.3 mi away2,056th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Metcalfe Elem Community Academy in?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Metcalfe Elem Community Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Metcalfe Elem Community Academy 1,964th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
Black 95%, Hispanic 5% (308 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Metcalfe Elem Community Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60628 is $155K 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.