Owens Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2014)
Owens Elementary Community Academy served 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 325 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 20-24% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 41% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Owens Elementary Community Academy is Fenger Academy High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Owens Community Academy Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Owens Community Academy Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 397 students10
0.2 miles
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475 0.2 PK-8 397 - 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 - Riverdale Aldridge Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 200 students10
1.1 miles
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614 1.1 PK-8 200 - Riverdale Dubois Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 234 students10
1.1 miles
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582 1.1 PK-8 234
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