Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, White Elementary Career 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Elem Career Academy serves the southern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes 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
White Elementary Career Academy's student population of 116 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Elementary Career Academy 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 White Elementary Career Academy is 0.12, 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
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
94%
16%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Elementary Career Academy's ranking?
White Elementary Career Academy is ranked #3239 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend White Elementary Career Academy?
116 students attend White Elementary Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of White Elementary Career Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Elementary Career Academy?
White Elementary Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Elementary Career Academy offer ?
White Elementary Career Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is White Elementary Career Academy part of?
White Elementary Career Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is White Elementary Career Academy located?
White Elementary Career Academy is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.
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