Shoesmith Elementary School

Shoesmith Elementary School serves students in the Kenwood community.

Shoesmith Elementary School features a playground for students.

Shoesmith Elementary School features two tennis courts.

Shoesmith Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

1330 E 50th St, Chicago, IL

Kenwood Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

321 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sabrina Latrice Gates

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
15%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

15%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

21.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

339:1

Student Diversity

Male

54%

Female

46%

Black

89.8%

Hispanic

5.6%

White

2.2%

Two or more races

1.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

2/20/2022

Don’t recommend at all! Most of teachers are extremely unprofessional!!! I am very disappointed how bullying is handled at Shoesmith. I am transferring my son after this year.

5.0 parent

11/22/2018

Amazing for 4 years! Welcoming, great leadership, a positive learning environment with passionate teachers. Small classrooms!

1.0 parent

6/16/2017

Extremely disappointed with how my son has been handled this year. It's been a very stressful year for my son and I'm glad it's over. I've seen a lot of unprofessional things being from kindergarten teacher lack professionalism and character and she's a bad role model for students.( who I will be re...

3.0 parent

4/2/2014

Principal and some of the staff great...I've seen a lot of unprofessional things being from kindergarten teacher and assistant...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Kenwood Academy High School

7th to 12th
Public

A-

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

LITTLE BLACK PEARL ARTS ACAD HS

9th to 12th
Public

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60615 Kenwood

Shoesmith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 321 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Shoesmith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $637,014. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kenwood Academy High School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School, LITTLE BLACK PEARL ARTS ACAD HS, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shoesmith Elementary School.

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