Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy

4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
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Bottom 50%
Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy's student population of 674 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
674 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.13, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
93%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy's ranking?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy often compared to?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy, Saucedo Elementary Scholastic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy?
674 students attend Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Memorial Day (School Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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