Located at 1420 W. Grace St., James G. Blaine Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students as a Fine Arts Magnet Cluster school in Chicagoland. Students at Blaine Elementary return strong math and reading proficiency scores with 57% testing at or above proficiency levels in reading and 67% testing at or above proficiency levels in math. Blaine Elementary's “Battle of the Books” program promotes reading and book discussions among fourth through eighth graders.
Blaine Elementary enrolls 756 students who enjoy an average class size of 24 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Staff members work hard to make students feel "safe, supported, inspired and connected." A strong core curriculum is supplemented with the fine arts in dance, drama, music and the visual arts.
Physical fitness is supported through Blaine Elementary's athletic programs that include basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, cross country and competitive cheerleading, and students wave their blue and white to show their school spirit at home games.
A center for creative learning and outstanding literacy, Blaine Elementary prepares Lakeview's children for their futures with an outstanding education.
Blaine Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1420 W Grace St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Troy Anthony Laraviere
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%
GreatSchools Rating
10
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
747:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
66.6%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/18/2021
This school is the best. Has changed my life however. My grades have improved, my kindness had changed and if you go to this school it will change your life to.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/1/2022
Dear parents, please stop opting your kids out of the IAR test. The low IAR participation rate is what is leading to such a low score for Blaine on this website. This website's scores are used on the redfin website (and probably other similar sites) so these low scores could impact your and my house...
2/15/2020
Best in class school with experienced teaching staff, good mannered children and amazing parent / community involvement.
2/11/2020
Blaine Elementary is anchored by The Southport Corridor- the community begins to feel like a college town. The school experience incorporates art, music and exceptional learning. Interventions are made for kids falling behind and kids jumping ahead. Teachers work across grades as teams and are happy...
2/11/2020
10/10! We have loved our experience for the past 6 years. Both of my children thrive in such a great environment.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Southport Corridor
List Price Range
$325K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
25
Average Home Value
$978,552
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$177,230
% of College Grads
84.5%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,304 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$6,500 - $6,800 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,300 Sq Ft
- 1647 W Irving Park Rd
- Chicago, IL
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Hamlin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Chi Che Wang Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sheil Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Filbert Playlot Park
- Playground
Burley Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Juniper Playlot Park
- Playground
Gallagher Way
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
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