Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pilsen 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Pilsen 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 Pilsen Elementary Community Academy is 0.22, 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 is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy is ranked #2874 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pilsen Elementary Community Academy?
219 students attend Pilsen Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pilsen Elementary Community Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilsen Elementary Community Academy?
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pilsen Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Pilsen Elementary Community Academy located?
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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