Lawndale Elementary Community Academy
Tel:
(773)534-1635
- Lawndale Elementary Community Academy serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lawndale Elementary Community Academy's student population of 295 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawndale Elementary Community Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawndale Elementary Community Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3466 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawndale Elementary Community Academy is Magic Johnson Academy High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 429 students
0.3 miles
3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)534-1690 0.3 PK-8 429 - Chicago Herzl Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 653 students
0.3 miles
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)534-1480 0.3 PK-8 653 - Chicago Learn Charter Schools Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 3185 students
0.3 miles
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)826-6330 0.3 K-8 3185 - Chicago Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 461 students
0.4 miles
1616 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)534-1753 0.4 K-8 461 - Chicago Magic Johnson Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 704 students
0.4 miles
845 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)468-1505 0.4 9-12 704
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