Ashburn Community Elementary School

8300 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashburn Community Elementary School 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ashburn Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Ashburn Community Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Ashburn Community Elementary School 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 Ashburn Community Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashburn Community Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashburn Community Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ashburn Community Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
88%
17%
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White
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47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Ashburn Community Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ashburn Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ashburn Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashburn Community Elementary School's ranking?
Ashburn Community Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ashburn Community Elementary School often compared to?
Ashburn Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Elementary School, Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy 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 Ashburn Community Elementary School?
299 students attend Ashburn Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ashburn Community Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashburn Community Elementary School?
Ashburn Community Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashburn Community Elementary School offer ?
Ashburn Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ashburn Community Elementary School part of?
Ashburn Community Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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