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Grissom Elem School

12810 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, United States

+1 (773) 535-5380

http://www.cps.edu

1.6

Overall Rating

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Grissom Elem School Overview

About This School

Grissom Elem School is a public middle in Chicago, Illinois, serving 287 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 23 teachers on staff. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 81% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 7% White students.

287

Total Students

PK-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Cook County

Students per Counselor

287:1

Grissom Elem School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

287

Students per Counselor

Grissom Elem School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor287:1

Grissom Elem School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.31%

Male

46.69%

Female

Total Enrollment: 287 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.97%

Hispanic80.84%

Asian0.35%

Black11.5%

Two or More Races0.35%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grissom Elem School

Q: What is Grissom Elem School?

A: Grissom Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

Q: How many students attend Grissom Elem School?

A: Grissom Elem School has approximately 287 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elem School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elem School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Grissom Elem School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Grissom Elem School - Chicago, IL

Quick Facts about Grissom Elem School
School Name	Grissom Elem School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	12810 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, Chicago, IL
County	Cook County
Phone	+1 (773) 535-5380
Total Students	287
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	1.6/10
ELA Proficiency	32%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Grissom Elem School

What is Grissom Elem School?

Grissom Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

How many students attend Grissom Elem School?

Grissom Elem School has approximately 287 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elem School is 12:1.

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