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 lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 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 is Owens Community Academy Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Owens Community Academy Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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Chicago, IL 60628
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Chicago, IL 60628
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Grades: PK-8 | 164 students
1.1 miles
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773)535-5614 1.1 PK-8 164 - Riverdale Dubois Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 255 students
1.1 miles
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773)535-5582 1.1 PK-8 255
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