Daley Elementary Academy
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(773)535-9091
- Daley Elementary Academy serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Daley 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 1%)
School Overview
- Daley Elementary Academy's student population of 607 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 607 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Daley Elementary Academy's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daley Elementary Academy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2842 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daley Elementary Academy is Back Of The Yards Ib High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hedges Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hedges Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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Grades: PK-8 | 662 students
0.3 miles
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(773)535-7360 0.3 PK-8 662 - Chicago Fulton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 375 students
0.4 miles
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-9000 0.4 PK-8 375 - Chicago Back Of The Yards Ib High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1043 students
0.5 miles
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Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-7320 0.5 9-12 1043 - Chicago Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 965 students
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Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-4600 0.5 PK-8 965 - Chicago Lara Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 470 students
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Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-4389 0.5 PK-8 470
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