Parkside Elementary Community Academy

6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 236 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkside Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Parkside Elementary Community Academy's student population of 236 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.06, 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)
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkside Elementary Community Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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 Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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
3%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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 Parkside Elementary Community Academy 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 (11-12)
29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy is ranked #2996 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Parkside Elementary Community Academy?
236 students attend Parkside Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Parkside Elementary Community Academy students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Elementary Community Academy?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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?
Parkside Elementary Community Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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