Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Elise Ford Allen 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The Elise Ford Allen 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 0.24, 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.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is ranked #3425 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
624 students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Elise Ford Allen Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Elise Ford Allen Academy offer ?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Elise Ford Allen Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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