Colemon J Elementary Academy
Colemon J Elementary Academy serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Colemon J Elementary 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) 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
Colemon J Elementary 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
Colemon J Elementary Academy's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colemon J Elementary 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 diversity score of Colemon J Elementary Academy is 0.15, 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 Testing Rank | #2046 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 92% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 Colemon J Elementary Academy is Chicago Excel Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Whistler Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- Chicago Whistler Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 343 students10
0.5 miles
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560 0.5 PK-8 343 - Chicago White Elementary Career Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 162 students10
0.5 miles
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672 0.5 PK-8 162 - Riverdale Burr Oak Academy Grades: PK-2 | 361 students
0.6 miles
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090 0.6 PK-2 361 - Chicago Higgins Elementary Community Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 270 students10
0.6 miles
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625 0.6 PK-8 270 - Riverdale Burr Oak Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 15%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 329 students10
0.8 miles
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010 0.8 3-5 329
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