Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zapata Elementary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zapata Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zapata Elementary Academy's student population of 564 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zapata Elementary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zapata Elementary Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zapata Elementary Academy's ranking?
Zapata Elementary Academy is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Zapata Elementary Academy often compared to?
Zapata Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Corkery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Zapata Elementary Academy?
564 students attend Zapata Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Zapata Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zapata Elementary Academy?
Zapata Elementary Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zapata Elementary Academy offer ?
Zapata Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Zapata Elementary Academy part of?
Zapata Elementary Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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