Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Ariel Elementary Community Academy serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Ariel Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
519 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ariel Elementary Community Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ariel Elementary Community Academy is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3173 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
26%

Black
98%
17%

White
n/a
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
51%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 3/28/2011
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.
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