Farnsworth Elementary School

James B Farnsworth Elementary School is shaping future leaders in Jefferson Park.

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James B Farnsworth Elementary School is preparing students for life in Jefferson Park.

James B Farnsworth Elementary is part of Chicago Public Schools.

Farnsworth Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

5414 N Linder Ave, Chicago, IL

Jefferson Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

478 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Barbara Ellen Oken

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
34%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

34%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

569:1

Student Diversity

Male

54%

Female

46%

Hispanic

43.5%

White

34.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

15.1%

Black

3.3%

Two or more races

3.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 student

2/8/2023

I love this school and I transferred here in 5th grade so I like this school

1.0 parent

10/18/2022

weiners on the wall sussy as heck

1.0 teacher

10/18/2022

this school is so bad i hate this school

5.0 parent

6/8/2017

Nothing else for now, some teacher need to be more polite, :-)

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Average Home Value

$440,250

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Farnsworth 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 478 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Farnsworth Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $440,250. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Howard Taft High School, Rickover Naval Academy High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Farnsworth Elementary School.

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