Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's student population of 493 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3616 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's ranking?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is ranked #3616 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac?
493 students attend Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac offer ?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac part of?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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