Johns Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2009)

Johns Elementary Community Academy serves 297 students in grades 4-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Johns Elementary Community Academy?
297 students attend Johns Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Johns Elementary Community Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johns Elementary Community Academy?
Johns Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Johns Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Johns Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Johns Elementary Community Academy part of?
Johns Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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