The Catalyst Schools is a system of Chicago-based K-8 and high school charter schools operating in the city's Austin and Chicago Lawn neighborhoods. The two schools in the system are the Catalyst Circle Rock Elementary School and the Catalyst Maria Elementary School and High School.
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2006
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Mascot
Wolves
School Rankings
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3127 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
50%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School is ranked #3127 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Depriest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School?
500 students attend Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School offer ?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School part of?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School located?
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day of 2025-2026 School Year!
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
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This school was the best until I had to transfer.
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