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Tarkington Elem School

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

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About Tarkington Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Tarkington Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 791 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.6 students per teacher. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Within 5 miles there are 236 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	3330 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629
Phone	(773) 535-4700
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	791
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	58
Students per teacher	13.6
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 170993005803). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Queen of the Universe SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.6 mi Hurley Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.7 mi Eberhart Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.7 mi Goode STEM Academy HSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.7 mi Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts SchPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi Excel Academy - Southwest HSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.8 mi McKay Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi Marquette Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Tarkington Elem School serve?

Tarkington Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Tarkington Elem School?

Tarkington Elem School reported 791 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 791 students and 58 teachers in federal data.

Is Tarkington Elem School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Tarkington Elem School in?

Tarkington 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 Tarkington Elem School located?

Tarkington Elem School is at 3330 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629. The phone number is (773) 535-4700.

How many other schools are near Tarkington Elem School?

There are 236 other schools within 5 miles of Tarkington Elem School in our directory.