Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Tel:
(773)535-1996
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Ariel Elementary Community Academy 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 20%)
School Overview
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy's student population of 503 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ariel Elementary Community Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 | #2655 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 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 Ariel Elementary Community Academy is Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodson South Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robinson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 125 students
0.1 miles
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)690-5500 0.1 9-12 125 - Chicago King College Prep High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 638 students
0.3 miles
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1180 0.3 9-12 638 - Chicago Robinson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 128 students
0.4 miles
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1777 0.4 PK-3 128 - Chicago Shoesmith Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 356 students
0.5 miles
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773)535-1764 0.5 K-6 356 - Chicago Woodson South Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 340 students
0.5 miles
4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1280 0.5 PK-8 340
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent teachers that have a sincere interest in the children. Ariel offers the highest quality of academic programs and extracurricular activities. There ISAT scores reflect the success of the school. My child is happy to go to school everyday and enjoys learning at Ariel. - Posted by Parent - Rkent |
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