Wacker Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,738th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Wacker Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wacker Elem School 1,738th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Wacker Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wacker Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 220 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 100.0% | 96.4% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Wacker Elem School
Typical home value $231K in zip 60643 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wacker Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Green W Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.3 mi away1,779th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 2Evers Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,696th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 12% - –CICS - Loomis Primary CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away · charter
- 4Fernwood Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,448th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 2Garvey M Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,763rd of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 10% - 3Kipling Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away1,513th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 3Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,618th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 3Vanderpoel Elem Magnet SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,630th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wacker Elem School in?
Wacker Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Wacker Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wacker Elem School 1,738th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wacker Elem School?
Black 96%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 1% (220 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wacker Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60643 is $231K 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.