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Hearst Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Hearst Elem School

Hearst Elem School is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 285 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 8.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32 teachers in all). It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Within 5 miles there are 259 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone	(773) 535-2376
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	285
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32
Students per teacher	8.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000836). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hearst Elem School serve?

Hearst Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Hearst Elem School?

Hearst Elem School reported 285 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearst Elem School?

About 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 285 students and 32 teachers in federal data.

Is Hearst Elem School a public or charter school?

Hearst Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hearst Elem School in?

Hearst Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Hearst Elem School located?

Hearst Elem School is at 4640 S Lamon Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. The phone number is (773) 535-2376.

How many other schools are near Hearst Elem School?

There are 259 other schools within 5 miles of Hearst Elem School in our directory.