Locke J Elementary School

Locke J Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2828 N Oak Park Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.5
4.2
1,202 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Graciano Ortega
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,194:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
83.9%
White
10.3%
Black
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 7 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/12/2018
When I was in Locke, I learned a lot and overall the experience was great. I made a lot of friends there, met awesome teachers. The teachers seemed passionate about their work. The thing that I feel like makes Locke outstanding is the fact that it is an IB school.
5.0 Middle School Student
10/22/2017
I am a student here and its really nice. A lot of teachers care and encourage the students to always email them if needed and to ask questions. When your childs grades are dropping they schedule meetings to help them get back on track. There really improving it with the new field. Also there are many after school programs like Lady Leader, Crochet, Green Tream, Broadcast, and the computer classrooms are open if needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/13/2025
Great school overall! Happy to have my kids go there and part of the Locke community.
1.0 parent
2/6/2025
This school is bad and unfair. I thank God that my daughter is in her last year there
5.0 parent
6/30/2023
JC Locke is a very academically advanced school and they have participated and successfully continued to maintain that participation in the International Baccalaureate (IB) year over year. This school consistently strives to offer maximum student, parent, and community participation and engagement t...
5.0 other
7/2/2019
I am sad that I graduated but because of Locke I just received a full four year scholarship to college. High school was easy!!!

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Locke J 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,202 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Locke J Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $372,302. Discover additional schools in the area, like Steinmetz College Prep, Chicago Academy High School, Foreman College and Career Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Locke J Elementary School.

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