Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ariel Elementary Community 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 7% (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 Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Ariel Elementary Community 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 Ariel Elementary Community Academy is 0.08, 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.
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 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ariel Elementary Community Academy?
352 students attend Ariel Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ariel Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ariel Elementary Community Academy?
Ariel Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ariel Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Ariel Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ariel Elementary Community Academy part of?
Excellent teachers that have a sincere interest in the children. Ariel offers the highest quality of academic programs and extracurricular activities. There ISAT scores reflect the success of the school. My child is happy to go to school everyday and enjoys learning at Ariel.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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