Alcott Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-5460
- Alcott Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Alcott Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #144 out of 3,544 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 852 students
0.4 miles
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-5720 0.4 K-8 852 - Chicago Agassiz Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 503 students
0.6 miles
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5725 0.6 PK-8 503 - Chicago Lincoln Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2126 students
0.8 miles
2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-8130 0.8 9-12 2126 - Chicago Mayer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 719 students
0.8 miles
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-5535 0.8 PK-8 719 - Chicago Nettelhorst Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 816 students
0.8 miles
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)534-5810 0.8 PK-8 816
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