Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sayre Elementary Language 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sayre Elementary Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sayre Elementary Language Academy's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sayre Elementary Language 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 Sayre Elementary Language Academy is 0.60, 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
#2477 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
27%
Black
38%
17%
White
8%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayre Elementary Language Academy's ranking?
Sayre Elementary Language Academy is ranked #2477 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sayre Elementary Language Academy?
428 students attend Sayre Elementary Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sayre Elementary Language Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre Elementary Language Academy?
Sayre Elementary Language Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sayre Elementary Language Academy offer ?
Sayre Elementary Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sayre Elementary Language Academy part of?
Sayre Elementary Language Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sayre Elementary Language Academy located?
Sayre Elementary Language Academy is located in the Austin neighborhood of Elmwood Park, IL.
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