Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is located in the northwest part of Chicago, IL, serving an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3307 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Seahawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is ranked #3307 out of 3,542 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School?
427 students attend Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School?
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School part of?
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School located?
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
School Reviews
Review Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
