Owens Community Academy Elementary School
Owens Community Academy Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School 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 6% (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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Owens Community Academy Elementary School 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 10%)
School Overview
Owens Community Academy Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Owens Community Academy Elementary School 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 Owens Community Academy Elementary School is 0.06, 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 | #3499 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 97% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 47% | 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 Owens Community Academy Elementary School is Brooks College Prep Academy High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy Math: 3% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 377 students10
0.6 miles
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590 0.6 PK-8 377 - Chicago Brown R Elementary Community Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 311 students10
0.9 miles
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385 0.9 PK-8 311 - Chicago Cics - Prairie Campus Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 418 students10
1.0 miles
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480 1 K-8 418 - Chicago Curtis Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 524 students10
1.0 miles
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050 1 PK-8 524 - Riverdale Aldridge Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 200 students10
1.2 miles
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614 1.2 PK-8 200
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