Lawndale Elementary Community Academy
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 262 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lawndale Elementary Community Academy is 0.04, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3543 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 26% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lawndale Elementary Community Academy is Bridgescape Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 391 students10
0.3 miles
3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690 0.3 PK-8 391 - Chicago Herzl Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 591 students10
0.3 miles
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480 0.3 PK-8 591 - Chicago Learn Chtr - Butler Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 582 students10
0.3 miles
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200 0.3 K-8 582 - Chicago Bridgescape Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 587 students10
0.4 miles
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505 0.4 9-12 587 - Chicago North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 353 students10
0.4 miles
1615 S Christiana
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490 0.4 9-12 353
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