Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gale Elementary Community 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 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gale Elementary Community Academy serves the northern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gale Elementary Community Academy's student population of 345 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Motto
At Gale We Fly High
School Rankings
Gale Elementary Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gale Elementary Community Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gale Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gale Elementary Community Academy often compared to?
Gale Elementary Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jordan Elementary Community School, Kilmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gale Elementary Community Academy?
345 students attend Gale Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gale Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gale Elementary Community Academy?
Gale Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gale Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Gale Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gale Elementary Community Academy part of?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Gale Elementary Community Academy located?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Rogers Park.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School - K to 8
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School - PreK
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School - PreK
June 10, 2027 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - K to 8
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
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