Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy serves 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy's student population of 402 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy's ranking?
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy?
402 students attend Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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