Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Parkside 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 ≤10% (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 equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Parkside 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 Parkside 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?
≤10% 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 Parkside Elementary Community Academy?
247 students attend Parkside Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Parkside 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 Parkside Elementary Community Academy?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkside Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkside Elementary Community Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Parkside Elementary Community Academy located?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other public schools located in South Shore.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
