Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gale 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 ≤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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gale Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gale Elementary Community Academy's student population of 222 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gale 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 Gale Elementary Community Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
68%
16%
White
5%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gale Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gale Elementary Community Academy often compared to?
Gale Elementary Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jordan Elementary Community School, Kilmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Gale Elementary Community Academy?
222 students attend Gale Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gale Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gale Elementary Community Academy?
Gale Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gale Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Gale Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gale Elementary Community Academy part of?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Gale Elementary Community Academy located?
Gale Elementary Community Academy is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other public schools located in Rogers Park.
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