Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic 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 Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.14, 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy?
659 students attend Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy located?
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Brighton Park.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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