Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy (Closed 2014)

2221 South Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
15-19%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
15-19%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
80%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
171 students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offer ?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy part of?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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