Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
27%
Black
80%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
171 students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offer ?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy part of?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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