Alcott Elementary School
Alcott Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Alcott Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alcott Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Alcott Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 96% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 630 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alcott Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.55, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 12% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alcott Elementary School is Lincoln Park High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lincoln Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-8 | 897 students10
0.4 miles
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720 0.4 K-8 897 - Chicago Agassiz Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 464 students10
0.6 miles
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725 0.6 PK-8 464 - Chicago Lincoln Park High School Math: 53% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,113 students10
0.8 miles
2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8130 0.8 9-12 2,113 - Chicago Mayer Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 766 students10
0.8 miles
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535 0.8 PK-8 766 - Chicago Nettelhorst Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 794 students10
0.8 miles
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810 0.8 PK-8 794
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