Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Tel:
(773)535-1996
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ariel Elementary Community Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ariel Elementary Community Academy 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2786 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| 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 Ariel Elementary Community Academy is Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 354 students
0.0 miles
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)536-2399 0.0 PK-5 354 - Chicago Little Black Pearl Arts Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
0.1 miles
1060 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)690-5500 0.1 9-12 116 - Chicago King College Prep High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 599 students
0.3 miles
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1180 0.3 9-12 599 - Chicago Robinson Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 121 students
0.4 miles
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773)535-1777 0.4 PK-3 121 - Chicago Shoesmith Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.5 miles
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773)535-1764 0.5 K-6 363
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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