Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac

4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's student population of 449 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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 Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is 0.08, 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)
#3346 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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.
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
1%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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 Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac 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 Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's ranking?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is ranked #3346 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac?
449 students attend Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac offer ?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac part of?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac located?
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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