Marconi Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2014)

230 North Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marconi Elementary Community Academy serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
(12-13)
25-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Black
100%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Marconi Elementary Community Academy?
225 students attend Marconi Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Marconi Elementary Community Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marconi Elementary Community Academy?
Marconi Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marconi Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Marconi Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marconi Elementary Community Academy part of?
Marconi Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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