Is Skinner North Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Skinner North Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

How many students attend Skinner North Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Skinner North Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Skinner North Elementary School?

Students at Skinner North Elementary School are 48% Asian, 27% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Skinner North Elementary School

Summary:

Skinner North Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Chicago, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 490 students. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top 5 elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Skinner North's academic performance is truly remarkable, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.5% of Skinner North students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 30.5% for the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and 41.2% for the state. Similarly, 92.6% of Skinner North students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 18.3% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and white students, as well as students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Skinner North's success is further highlighted by the stark contrast in performance between the school and its nearby counterparts, such as Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy, and LaSalle Elementary Language Academy. These nearby schools have significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates, underscoring the exceptional educational experience provided by Skinner North Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-8

640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610-1093

(773) 534-8500

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,326

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.4%

White:

26.8%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Skinner North Elementary School ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Skinner North Elementary School ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (48.4%), White (26.8%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skinner North Elementary School is 17. 418 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Skinner North Elementary School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skinner North Elementary School is $15,326. 451 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skinner North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skinner North Elementary School 4^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Skinner North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Skinner North Elementary School 10^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Skinner North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skinner North Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2012	90.26	11^th	2166	99.5%
2013	97.12	4^th	2167	99.8%
2014	97.35	2^nd	2093	99.9%
2015	99.85	2^nd	2052	99.9%
2016	99.64	5^th	2046	99.8%
2017	99.78	2^nd	2044	99.9%
2018	99.50	4^th	2037	99.8%
2019	99.61	3^rd	2086	99.9%
2021	99.89	1^st	1948	99.9%
2022	99.43	5^th	2082	99.8%
2023	99.72	3^rd	2077	99.9%
2024	99.73	4^th	2067	99.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	100.00	1^st	1194	99.9%
2021	100.00	1^st	640	99.8%
2022	99.96	1^st	1113	99.9%
2023	100.00	1^st	1156	99.9%
2024	99.96	4^th	1195	99.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.96	3^rd	1808	99.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.25	7^th	1964	99.6%
2019	98.56	6^th	2019	99.7%
2021	99.87	1^st	1680	99.9%
2022	99.31	4^th	1970	99.8%
2023	99.47	4^th	1957	99.8%
2024	99.38	4^th	1942	99.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.66	2^nd	1972	99.9%
2019	99.61	2^nd	2019	99.9%
2021	99.71	5^th	1707	99.7%
2022	99.32	4^th	1977	99.8%
2023	99.72	3^rd	1984	99.8%
2024	99.79	3^rd	1959	99.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	92.86	2^nd	242	99.2%
2019	93.02	4^th	243	98.4%
2021	94.87	1^st	134	99.3%
2022	91.48	6^th	226	97.3%
2023	95.60	2^nd	237	99.2%
2024	95.12	3^rd	219	98.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.58	3^rd	1463	99.8%
2019	99.13	2^nd	1462	99.9%
2021	99.86	1^st	1308	99.9%
2022	98.55	4^th	1425	99.7%
2023	99.08	3^rd	1419	99.8%
2024	98.71	5^th	1392	99.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2015	99.72	8^th	1302	99.4%
2016	99.34	8^th	1294	99.4%
2017	99.55	6^th	1293	99.5%
2018	99.24	7^th	1293	99.5%
2019	97.79	23^rd	1356	98.3%
2021	99.67	9^th	1241	99.3%
2022	99.49	7^th	1369	99.5%
2023	99.60	4^th	1367	99.7%
2024	99.08	10^th	1363	99.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	100.00	1^st	781	99.9%
2023	100.00	1^st	805	99.9%
2024	99.95	6^th	802	99.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	97.15	18^th	1226	98.5%
2019	95.16	28^th	1276	97.8%
2021	99.88	1^st	1017	99.9%
2022	99.54	6^th	1286	99.5%
2023	99.38	2^nd	1275	99.8%
2024	97.47	13^th	1251	99.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.65	5^th	1223	99.6%
2019	98.61	12^th	1296	99.1%
2021	99.43	9^th	1048	99.1%
2022	99.10	11^th	1286	99.1%
2023	99.52	4^th	1292	99.7%
2024	99.57	4^th	1264	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	91.60	6^th	209	97.1%
2019	70.63	47^th	201	76.6%
2021	89.39	5^th	112	95.5%
2022	90.66	9^th	198	95.5%
2023	92.97	2^nd	192	99.0%
2024	89.97	5^th	184	97.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Skinner North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.94	5^th	889	99.4%
2019	91.26	38^th	905	95.8%
2021	99.90	2^nd	813	99.8%
2022	99.25	3^rd	898	99.7%
2023	98.70	3^rd	895	99.7%
2024	96.40	10^th	875	98.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 23, 2021

We heard such promising things about the school from our neighbor, so we were excited to enroll our daughter a few years ago. However, we know now many of the previous teachers left as well as the former principal. We are disappointed that our daughter isn't happy there. We keep hoping it will get better but we realize the whole school isn't what we want for our child. Seems like a tons of others left the same way because so many left last year! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 2, 2021

This school was excellent under the previous principal. Now we have unchecked severe bullying in all grades. We have no choice but to leave. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Amazing exceptional teachers Close Quote

Enrollment information for Skinner North Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	35	32	26	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	104
2011	55	37	44	22	0	0	7	0	165
2012	96	44	59	28	1	0	12	0	240
2013	131	48	69	33	1	2	14	0	298
2014	151	55	88	42	1	2	25	0	364
2015	172	60	105	51	1	3	26	0	418
2016	184	69	142	51	0	4	27	0	477
2017	197	62	143	57	0	2	27	0	488
2018	193	60	157	56	0	0	28	0	494
2019	194	55	183	58	1	0	32	0	523
2020	187	51	199	56	2	0	42	0	537
2021	169	41	203	54	2	0	41	0	510
2022	153	31	216	46	2	0	45	0	493
2023	133	24	236	39	4	1	53	0	490
2024	137	27	248	37	4	1	57	1	512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skinner North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	104	6.0	17.3	n/a
2011	165	8.0	20.6	27.9
2012	240	14.0	17.1	26.7
2013	298	14.6	20.3	23.5
2014	364	20.5	17.7	20.6
2015	418	24.0	17.4	19.6
2016	477	25.0	19.0	13.8
2017	488	23.4	20.7	12.1
2018	494	24.6	20.0	13
2019	523	31.0	16.8	10.7
2020	537	37.5	14.3	7.8
2021	510	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	493	32.0	15.4	9.3
2023	490	33.0	14.8	10.2
2024	512	30.0	17.0	13.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skinner North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	104	6.0	17.3	n/a
2011	165	8.0	20.6	27.9
2012	240	14.0	17.1	26.7
2013	298	14.6	20.3	23.5
2014	364	20.5	17.7	20.6
2015	418	24.0	17.4	19.6
2016	477	25.0	19.0	13.8
2017	488	23.4	20.7	12.1
2018	494	24.6	20.0	13
2019	523	31.0	16.8	10.7
2020	537	37.5	14.3	7.8
2021	510	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	493	32.0	15.4	9.3
2023	490	33.0	14.8	10.2
2024	512	30.0	17.0	13.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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