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Mayo Elementary School (Closed 2014)

249 East 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mayo Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
29%
58%
(12-13)
34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
94%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Mayo Elementary School?
396 students attend Mayo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mayo Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayo Elementary School?
Mayo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mayo Elementary School offer ?
Mayo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mayo Elementary School part of?
Mayo Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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