Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Public PK, KG-8

 1119 E 46th St
       Chicago, IL  60653-4403


(773) 535-1996

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1713th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,031 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.0%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Ariel Elementary Community Academy ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 267th among 453 ranked elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ariel Elementary Community Academy ranks worse than 84.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ariel Elementary Community Academy is 11.7, which is the 125th best among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ariel Elementary Community Academy is $22,031, which is the 107th highest among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ariel Elementary Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ariel Elementary Community Academy 1713th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ariel Elementary Community Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Ariel Elementary Community Academy 1149th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Ariel Elementary Community Academy in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.78 1622nd 2020 19.7%
2004 25.03 1653rd 2030 18.6%
2005 34.64 1500th 2022 25.8%
2006 43.24 1440th 2086 31.0%
2007 47.48 1376th 2095 34.3%
2008 57.29 1106th 2092 47.1%
2009 47.16 1336th 2120 37.0%
2010 70.28 724th 2139 66.2%
2011 55.55 1159th 2147 46.0%
2012 56.38 1130th 2166 47.8%
2013 63.32 851st 2167 60.7%
2014 59.92 878th 2093 58.1%
2015 33.58 1308th 2052 36.3%
2016 36.23 1262nd 2046 38.3%
2017 40.89 1145th 2044 44.0%
2018 28.18 1468th 2037 27.9%
2019 18.90 1760th 2086 15.6%
2021 16.90 1685th 1948 13.5%
2022 16.12 1812th 2082 13.0%
2023 18.92 1713th 2077 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.86 654th 1194 45.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.65 1101st 1765 37.6%
2019 28.38 1421st 1816 21.8%
2021 26.63 1191st 1514 21.3%
2022 19.69 1588th 1763 9.9%
2023 27.43 1404th 1808 22.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 1468th 1964 25.3%
2019 24.66 1556th 2019 22.9%
2022 18.08 1665th 1970 15.5%
2023 21.43 1557th 1957 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.04 1358th 1972 31.1%
2019 16.46 1786th 2019 11.5%
2021 16.09 1527th 1707 10.5%
2022 17.00 1725th 1977 12.7%
2023 19.74 1609th 1984 18.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.82 195th 698 72.1%
2019 45.93 326th 711 54.1%
2021 41.52 202nd 428 52.8%
2022 36.83 398th 684 41.8%
2023 45.12 315th 692 54.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.38 805th 1209 33.4%
2006 65.12 486th 1272 61.8%
2007 74.55 304th 1287 76.4%
2008 71.08 391st 1293 69.8%
2009 66.24 496th 1318 62.4%
2010 72.58 379th 1327 71.4%
2011 65.02 534th 1344 60.3%
2012 58.15 644th 1365 52.8%
2013 52.51 662nd 1367 51.6%
2014 39.76 825th 1322 37.6%
2016 10.66 1248th 1294 3.6%
2017 20.87 1041st 1293 19.5%
2018 20.63 1047th 1293 19.0%
2019 15.13 1193rd 1356 12.0%
2021 11.36 1212th 1241 2.3%
2022 11.62 1333rd 1369 2.6%
2023 18.34 1149th 1367 15.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.56 587th 792 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.59 962nd 1161 17.1%
2019 15.46 1140th 1217 6.3%
2021 14.28 998th 1019 2.1%
2022 13.72 1202nd 1221 1.6%
2023 25.06 987th 1234 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 965th 1226 21.3%
2019 19.91 1048th 1276 17.9%
2022 11.91 1234th 1286 4.0%
2023 27.57 903rd 1275 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.11 1015th 1223 17.0%
2019 13.17 1205th 1296 7.0%
2021 14.07 979th 1048 6.6%
2022 12.74 1229th 1286 4.4%
2023 12.34 1235th 1292 4.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.04 220th 511 56.9%
2019 37.06 344th 565 39.1%
2021 25.65 336th 385 12.7%
2022 24.38 518th 573 9.6%
2023 40.84 305th 569 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Open Quote This all started in Mr.Schlosser class and it went onto Mrs.Lat room where I even like staying in the class this is not new but for some reason I don't want to leave the school you would think that I would be ready to go but I'm not. I love this school my child and I have been to a lot of school's.I have never been to a school and been this satisfied they are challenging for the children but I believe that is best. Ariel have been helpful and a blessing from god. I have given my child THE BEST OF THE BEST which is ARIEL COMMUNITY ACADEMY we still have a long way to go only because he is just hitting the second grade.I'm just blessed to see I've started with the BEST! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 0 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1998 0 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 0 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 1 205 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2001 4 263 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 5 355 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 5 355 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 5 380 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2005 2 404 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 5 398 0 1 0 n/a n/a 7 411
2007 3 419 1 1 0 n/a n/a 7 431
2008 0 426 2 3 0 n/a n/a 6 437
2009 1 436 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 2 437 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 0 511 0 11 0 0 0 0 522
2012 0 537 0 12 0 0 1 0 550
2013 0 536 0 13 0 0 2 0 551
2014 2 547 1 7 0 1 2 0 560
2015 2 533 1 6 0 1 2 0 545
2016 1 525 0 7 0 2 3 0 538
2017 1 490 0 7 1 1 3 0 503
2018 1 510 0 6 0 0 2 0 519
2019 1 503 0 6 0 1 2 0 513
2020 1 454 0 6 1 1 2 0 465
2021 1 400 0 13 2 0 3 0 419
2022 0 358 0 13 1 0 1 0 373
2023 1 338 0 11 0 0 2 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 80 4.0 20.0 n/a
1998 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
1999 163 12.0 13.6 n/a
2000 207 13.0 15.9 n/a
2001 268 15.0 17.9 n/a
2002 363 13.0 27.9 50.4
2003 363 13.0 27.9 50.4
2004 386 21.2 18.2 99.2
2005 408 24.8 16.5 99.3
2006 411 30.5 13.5 81.4
2007 431 30.0 14.4 100.9
2008 437 34.0 12.9 100.7
2009 445 28.0 15.9 99.3
2010 446 31.0 14.3 99.3
2011 522 29.0 18.0 99.4
2012 550 30.0 18.3 85.8
2013 551 35.9 15.3 76.6
2014 560 34.0 16.4 80.9
2015 545 32.0 17.0 83.9
2016 538 31.0 17.3 82.2
2017 503 29.3 17.1 82.7
2018 519 27.3 18.9 83.8
2019 513 30.0 17.1 82.8
2020 465 27.0 17.2 84.3
2021 419 n/a n/a n/a
2022 373 30.0 12.4 76.9
2023 352 30.0 11.7 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 80 4.0 20.0 n/a
1998 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
1999 163 12.0 13.6 n/a
2000 207 13.0 15.9 n/a
2001 268 15.0 17.9 n/a
2002 363 13.0 27.9 50.4
2003 363 13.0 27.9 50.4
2004 386 21.2 18.2 99.2
2005 408 24.8 16.5 99.3
2006 411 30.5 13.5 81.4
2007 431 30.0 14.4 100.9
2008 437 34.0 12.9 100.7
2009 445 28.0 15.9 99.3
2010 446 31.0 14.3 99.3
2011 522 29.0 18.0 99.4
2012 550 30.0 18.3 85.8
2013 551 35.9 15.3 76.6
2014 560 34.0 16.4 80.9
2015 545 32.0 17.0 83.9
2016 538 31.0 17.3 82.2
2017 503 29.3 17.1 82.7
2018 519 27.3 18.9 83.8
2019 513 30.0 17.1 82.8
2020 465 27.0 17.2 84.3
2021 419 n/a n/a n/a
2022 373 30.0 12.4 76.9
2023 352 30.0 11.7 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201592.0%93.8%84.1%84.1%34.7%93.3%92.9%5.5%
201691.5%92.1%88.7%88.7%36.2%93.4%60.8%5.6%3.5%
201794.3%94.9%94.7%94.7%36.9%92.7%93.9%5.1%12.6%
201896.9%96.7%96.9%96.9%38.7%96.6%96.7%5.8%29.5%
201994.4%94.6%94.6%94.6%38.1%93.4%94.2%4.7%24.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $727 (6.0%) $11,425 (94.0%) $12,152
2020 $684 (5.4%) $12,090 (94.6%) $12,774
2021 $2,602 (18.7%) $11,295 (81.3%) $13,896
2022 $2,602 (18.7%) $11,295 (81.3%) $13,896
2023 $3,069 (13.9%) $18,962 (86.1%) $22,031

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ariel Elementary Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1760th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1713th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 1193rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1149th of 1367 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)30.421.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)23.915.1
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)12.56.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)10.93.3
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)19.69.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)34.825.8
 9%
   5th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)9.114.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)1.87.1
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)17.527
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)3.58.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)15.79.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)11.80
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Ariel Elementary Community Academy)23.511.4
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513352
 31.4%
African American503338
 32.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%80.1%
 2.7%


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Ariel Elementary Community Academy ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Ariel Elementary Community Academy are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Ariel Elementary Community Academy.


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