Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic 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 student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Ericson Elementary Scholastic 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 10%)
School Overview
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.00, 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 School Rank | #2732 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 32% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 100% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| 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 Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is Marshall Metropolitan High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 353 students
0.4 miles
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6820 0.4 PK-8 353 - Chicago Faraday Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 280 students
0.5 miles
3250 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6670 0.5 PK-8 280 - Chicago Marshall Metropolitan High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 337 students
0.5 miles
3250 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6455 0.5 9-12 337 - Chicago Noble Street Chtr-drw Trading Col Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 508 students
0.5 miles
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)893-4500 0.5 9-12 508 - Chicago Learn Chtr - Butler Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 582 students
0.6 miles
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)722-0200 0.6 K-8 582
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
3531 W VAN BUREN ST
CHICAGO, IL$49,900- (0.10 miles from school)
-
3520 W VAN BUREN ST
CHICAGO, IL$288,000- 7 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.10 miles from school)
-
3600 W FLOURNOY ST
CHICAGO, IL$825,000- (0.20 miles from school)
-
3410 W CONGRESS PKWY UNIT 2
CHICAGO, IL$65,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
-
Condo
(0.25 miles from school)
Recent Articles
What is the best way to evaluate the quality of a public high school? Learn about the data available that helps parents choose a high school based upon how well their graduates perform in college.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
As the nation works to recover from COVID-19, parents wonder what the fall of 2020 holds in terms of the upcoming school year. Read on to learn some tips for preparing for potential challenges and to see the answers to some of the biggest questions being asked by parents of school-age children.
