Aldridge Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-5614
- Aldridge Elementary School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Aldridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Aldridge Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 164 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Aldridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aldridge Elementary School 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3442 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 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 Aldridge Elementary School is Carver Military Academy High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carver Primary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carver Primary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverdale Carver Primary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 458 students
0.4 miles
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773)535-5674 0.4 PK-8 458 - Riverdale Dubois Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 255 students
0.4 miles
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773)535-5582 0.4 PK-8 255 - Riverdale Carver Military Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 500 students
1.2 miles
13100 S Doty Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773)535-5250 1.2 9-12 500 - Chicago Owens Community Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 427 students
1.2 miles
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773)535-5475 1.2 PK-8 427 - Riverdale School District 133 Annex Magnet School
Grades: PK | 49 students
1.2 miles
150 W 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)841-3955 1.2 PK 49
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