James B. McPherson Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with an average enrollment of around 500 students. The school upholds a mission is to develop a nurturing community that fosters the social-emotional needs of International-minded learners through an inquiry-based process where all can succeed.
The school is a magnet cluster school, which are specialized neighborhood schools that focus their curriculum on areas such as fine and performing arts, world language and technology. It recently added a regional gifted program for kindergarteners. In addition to its standard curriculum, McPherson offers weekly Spanish, art, music, design, physical education and health classes.
The school is also recognized for its student-centered low incident cluster classroom programs designed specifically for students with disabilities that include autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Beyond academics, James B. McPherson Elementary offers extracurricular sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country and track. Students who want to participate in activities outside of sports can explore the chess team, garden club and computer club, student council and more.
McPherson Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
4728 N Wolcott Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Carmen Alicia Mendoza
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
49%
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Math Proficiency
35%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
69
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Full Time Teachers
69
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
36.6%
State Average
43%
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Math
36.4%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
622:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.2%
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Female
45.7%
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Hispanic
46.8%
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White
33.2%
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Black
8.1%
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Two or more races
7.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/24/2017
my daughter..love this school.! the teachers are very caring ! they corespond to my needs if i have a question about my daughter's grades...
GreatSchools Reviews
7/5/2026
I’m speaking for my sister and me. I am a regular student who had already graduated 2 years ago, this school is amazing. My teachers were great, really did try they’re best to give advanced education to us, they kept us on check, while also having some fun, yes of course some teachers were strict an...
7/23/2025
I am a student a McPherson so I will be writing from a student standpoint. In my year of going to McPherson I have went through countless teacher some but not most of them Made excited to learn. But I will say the family engagement is amazing the family are very involved and participants in many fun...
9/10/2024
We transferred into the school from another CPS school and have been very happy with how the school has been. And now we have both of our children attending. We really looked for an engage community when reviewing schools and McPherson checked all the boxes easily. The principal is dedicated to the...
1/25/2022
McPherson has been an exemplary school. Our son started in the preschool program and is currently in second grade. The teachers have really put their full effort into the kids, even with the enduring pandemic. The feedback with the parents has always been solid, both from the teachers and principal....
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McPherson 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 582 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. McPherson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,009,343. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amundsen High School, DeVry Advantage 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 McPherson Elementary School.