West Park Elementary Academy
Tel:
(773)534-4940
- West Park Elementary Academy serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
West Park Elementary Academy places 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 5%)
School Overview
- West Park Elementary Academy's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Park Elementary Academy's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Park Elementary Academy is 0.38, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3046 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 75% | 26% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Park Elementary Academy is North-grand High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nobel Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nobel Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Nobel Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 879 students
0.1 miles
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-4365 0.1 PK-8 879 - Chicago North-grand High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 959 students
0.4 miles
4338 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773)534-8520 0.4 9-12 959 - Chicago Piccolo Elementary Specialty School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 600 students
0.4 miles
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-4425 0.4 PK-8 600 - Chicago Cameron Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 781 students
0.7 miles
1234 N Monticello Av
Chicago, IL 60651
(773)534-4290 0.7 PK-8 781 - Chicago Mcauliffe Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 760 students
0.7 miles
1841 N Springfield
Chicago, IL 60647
(773)534-4400 0.7 PK-8 760
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