Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy serves 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
80%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
171 students attend Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offer ?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy part of?
Paderewski Elementary Learning Academy is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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