Coles Elementary Language Academy

8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coles Elementary Language 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coles Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Coles Elementary Language Academy's student population of 265 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Coles Elementary Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coles Elementary Language Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coles Elementary Language Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coles Elementary Language Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coles Elementary Language Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Coles Elementary Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coles Elementary Language Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coles Elementary Language Academy's ranking?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coles Elementary Language Academy often compared to?
Coles Elementary Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hoyne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coles Elementary Language Academy?
265 students attend Coles Elementary Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Coles Elementary Language Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coles Elementary Language Academy?
Coles Elementary Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coles Elementary Language Academy offer ?
Coles Elementary Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coles Elementary Language Academy part of?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Coles Elementary Language Academy located?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2014
Overall Edward Coles is a great school the principals and teachers care about all of their students.
- Posted by Parent - lesli

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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