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Gallistel Elementary Language Academy vs. Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy

Should you attend Gallistel Elementary Language Academy or Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
3600 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gallistel Elementary Language Academy ranks 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 1%)

Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks 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 1%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gallistel Elementary Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
609 students
312 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2957 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2882 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gallistel Elementary Language Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
31
Kindergarten Students
56
30
Grade 1 Students
52
34
Grade 2 Students
60
27
Grade 3 Students
57
33
Grade 4 Students
70
31
Grade 5 Students
71
29
Grade 6 Students
70
32
Grade 7 Students
69
31
Grade 8 Students
60
34
Grade 11 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
93%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.13
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(12-13 School Year Data)
36%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gallistel Elementary Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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