Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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 453 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.04, 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 | #2248 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 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 Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is Marshall Metropolitan High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- Chicago Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 352 students
0.4 miles
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6820 0.4 PK-8 352 - Chicago Faraday Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 298 students
0.5 miles
3250 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6670 0.5 PK-8 298 - Chicago Marshall Metropolitan High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
0.5 miles
3250 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)534-6455 0.5 9-12 359 - Chicago Learn Charter Schools Magnet School
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Grades: K-8 | 3185 students
0.6 miles
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)826-6330 0.6 K-8 3185 - Chicago Locke A Elementary Charter Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 543 students
0.6 miles
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773)265-7232 0.6 PK-8 543
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