Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gallistel Elementary Language 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gallistel Elem Language Academy serves the southeast part of Chicago, IL, within an attendance zone of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically live 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest zone edge and up to 0.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy's student population of 597 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Purple Pride'
School Rankings
Gallistel Elementary Language 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 Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is 0.12, 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
#2957 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallistel Elementary Language Academy's ranking?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is ranked #2957 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gallistel Elementary Language Academy often compared to?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, Bright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gallistel Elementary Language Academy?
597 students attend Gallistel Elementary Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gallistel Elementary Language Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallistel Elementary Language Academy?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gallistel Elementary Language Academy offer ?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gallistel Elementary Language Academy part of?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Gallistel Elementary Language Academy located?
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side.
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