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Plato Learning Academy Elementary School

5545 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plato Learning Academy Elementary School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Plato Learning Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School's student population of 176 students has grown by 291% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 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
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School 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 Plato Learning Academy Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School 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.
≤5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School 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.
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plato Learning Academy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
99%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plato Learning Academy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plato Learning Academy Elementary School 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 (13-14)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plato Learning Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 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 Plato Learning Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School is ranked #3268 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?
≤5% 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 Plato Learning Academy Elementary School?
176 students attend Plato Learning Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plato Learning Academy Elementary School?
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plato Learning Academy Elementary School offer ?
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plato Learning Academy Elementary School part of?
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Plato Learning Academy Elementary School located?
Plato Learning Academy Elementary School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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