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Blaine Elem School

1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 48 of 1380 in Illinois

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Blaine Elem School

1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 48 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Blaine Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 53% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
636
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 67.92%
Asian 4.72%
Hispanic 15.88%
Black 2.52%
Two+ Races 8.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
67.92%
Asian
4.72%
Hispanic
15.88%
Black
2.52%
Two+ Races
8.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 636
48.9%
311 Female
51.1%
325 Male

Student Population

636 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

636 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Blaine Elem School Contact Information

Address

1420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613

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Phone

(773) 534-5750

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TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Blaine Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2026 James G. Blaine Elementary School was named Exemplary and one of the top elementary schools in Illinois. The school continued to be recognised for its strong academic performance, with student proficiency scores in math and reading consistently higher than both district and state averages. This achievement highlighted the school’s continued dedication to structured classroom instruction, academic achievement, and student learning across several grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. Is James G. Blaine Elementary School known for strong academic performance?

Ans. Yes, the school is recognized for strong performance in subjects such as math and reading across different grade levels.

Q2. How does James G. Blaine Elementary School keep families informed?

Ans. Families stay informed through school communication, newsletters, meetings, and campus updates during the academic year.

Q3. What is the learning environment like for students at James G. Blaine Elementary School?

Ans. They learn in a structured classroom environment, which lends itself to organised learning and academic advancement.

Q4. Does James G. Blaine Elementary School encourage students to participate in activities outside academics?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to participate in school activities, classroom projects, and campus programs throughout the year.

Q5. Why do many families choose James G. Blaine Elementary School?

Ans. Families often choose the school for its strong academic performance, organized learning environment, and classroom support programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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