South Loop Elementary School vs. National Teachers Elementary Academy
Should I attend South Loop Elementary School or National Teachers Elementary Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Loop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Loop Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
810 students
740 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1125 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
55
Kindergarten Students
92
65
Grade 1 Students
68
67
Grade 2 Students
107
71
Grade 3 Students
74
74
Grade 4 Students
102
87
Grade 5 Students
68
94
Grade 6 Students
85
95
Grade 7 Students
88
68
Grade 8 Students
75
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
38%
71%
% White
28%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
40%
