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
12:1
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
12:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%
GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
77.8%
State Average
43%
Math
78.1%
State Average
38.5%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
747:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
65.5%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
9.5%
Asian
5.7%
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$177,230
% of College Grads
84.5%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Blaine Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Blaine Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,028,377. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake View High School, Amundsen High School, Lane Tech College Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blaine Elementary School.