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National Teachers Elementary Academy

55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
National Teachers Elementary Academy's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
757 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of National Teachers Elementary Academy is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1198 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of National Teachers Elementary Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of National Teachers Elementary 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.
27%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of National Teachers Elementary 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.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
27%
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Black
72%
17%
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White
11%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of National Teachers Elementary Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in National Teachers Elementary 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 (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in National Teachers Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Teachers Elementary Academy's ranking?
National Teachers Elementary Academy is ranked #1198 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are National Teachers Elementary Academy often compared to?
National Teachers Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Loop Elementary School, Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend National Teachers Elementary Academy?
757 students attend National Teachers Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of National Teachers Elementary Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of National Teachers Elementary Academy?
National Teachers Elementary Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does National Teachers Elementary Academy offer ?
National Teachers Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is National Teachers Elementary Academy part of?
National Teachers Elementary Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is National Teachers Elementary Academy located?
National Teachers Elementary Academy is located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No school - Spring Break (Events)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of Quarter 4 (Events)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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