Daley Elementary Academy

5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Daley Elementary Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (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 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daley Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Daley Elementary Academy's student population of 516 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Daley Elementary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daley Elementary Academy is 0.18, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3257 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daley Elementary Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Daley Elementary Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Daley Elementary Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Daley Elementary Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daley Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daley Elementary Academy's ranking?
Daley Elementary Academy is ranked #3257 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Daley Elementary Academy?
516 students attend Daley Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Daley Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daley Elementary Academy?
Daley Elementary Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daley Elementary Academy offer ?
Daley Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Daley Elementary Academy part of?
Daley Elementary Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Daley Elementary Academy located?
Daley Elementary Academy is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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