Serving 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monarcas Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonti Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge extending to 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monarcas Academy's student population of 797 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
797 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
School Rankings
Monarcas Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarcas Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
96%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarcas Academy's ranking?
Monarcas Academy is ranked #1999 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Monarcas Academy often compared to?
Monarcas Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Peck Elementary School, Pasteur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Monarcas Academy?
797 students attend Monarcas Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Monarcas Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarcas Academy?
Monarcas Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monarcas Academy offer ?
Monarcas Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Monarcas Academy part of?
Monarcas Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Monarcas Academy located?
Monarcas Academy is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a great community school that services students from Pre-K through 5th grade. There are two main priorities this school is focusing on: improving our instructional practices and providing our students with a positive and rigorous learning environment where students feel challenged.
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