Zapata Elementary Academy

2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zapata Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Zapata Elementary Academy's student population of 515 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
515 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Zapata Elementary 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 Zapata Elementary Academy is 0.00, 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)
#2351 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zapata Elementary Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zapata Elementary 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.
26%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zapata Elementary 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.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Zapata Elementary 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
100%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Zapata Elementary Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Zapata Elementary Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Zapata Elementary Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Zapata Elementary Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Zapata Elementary 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 (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zapata Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zapata Elementary Academy's ranking?
Zapata Elementary Academy is ranked #2351 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Zapata Elementary Academy often compared to?
Zapata Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Corkery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Zapata Elementary Academy?
515 students attend Zapata Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Zapata Elementary Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zapata Elementary Academy?
Zapata Elementary Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zapata Elementary Academy offer ?
Zapata Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Zapata Elementary Academy part of?
Zapata Elementary Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Zapata Elementary Academy located?
Zapata Elementary Academy is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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