Zapata Elementary Academy

Public PK, KG-8

 2728 S Kostner Ave
       Chicago, IL  60623-4218


(773) 534-1390

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1357th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,632 Help


Students who attend Zapata Elementary Academy usually attend:

High:    Infinity Math Science & Technical High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.4%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Compare Details Zapata Elementary Academy ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 158th 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 31.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Zapata Elementary Academy ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.4%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zapata Elementary Academy is 11.9, which is the 134th 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 Zapata Elementary Academy is $17,632. 294 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Zapata Elementary Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Zapata Elementary Academy 1357th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Zapata Elementary Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Zapata Elementary Academy 433rd of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Zapata Elementary 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 Zapata Elementary Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.55 1547th 2020 23.4%
2004 41.13 1384th 2030 31.8%
2005 47.89 1279th 2022 36.7%
2006 52.62 1251st 2086 40.0%
2007 59.76 1039th 2095 50.4%
2008 31.11 1605th 2092 23.3%
2009 28.47 1671st 2120 21.2%
2010 28.21 1678th 2139 21.6%
2011 43.89 1410th 2147 34.3%
2012 43.34 1436th 2166 33.7%
2013 36.57 1468th 2167 32.3%
2014 26.10 1628th 2093 22.2%
2015 40.98 1111th 2052 45.9%
2016 56.12 826th 2046 59.6%
2017 64.22 663rd 2044 67.6%
2018 59.02 782nd 2037 61.6%
2019 61.56 742nd 2086 64.4%
2021 21.08 1545th 1948 20.7%
2022 33.06 1316th 2082 36.8%
2023 31.61 1357th 2077 34.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 109th 718 84.8%
2019 76.41 65th 743 91.3%
2021 27.14 493rd 537 8.2%
2022 56.00 226th 768 70.6%
2023 46.69 336th 788 57.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.09 429th 763 43.8%
2019 30.80 817th 1194 31.6%
2022 23.62 986th 1113 11.4%
2023 27.07 863rd 1156 25.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.46 188th 1765 89.3%
2019 82.20 144th 1816 92.1%
2021 34.32 1012th 1514 33.2%
2022 57.27 610th 1763 65.4%
2023 51.92 766th 1808 57.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 801st 1964 59.2%
2019 60.36 739th 2019 63.4%
2021 15.88 1494th 1680 11.1%
2022 27.40 1391st 1970 29.4%
2023 21.97 1533rd 1957 21.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.21 795th 907 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 685th 1972 65.3%
2019 60.69 709th 2019 64.9%
2021 24.51 1278th 1707 25.1%
2022 40.45 1083rd 1977 45.2%
2023 43.40 1034th 1984 47.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.60 135th 938 85.6%
2019 76.33 119th 955 87.5%
2021 31.82 510th 742 31.3%
2022 46.41 461st 954 51.7%
2023 44.39 497th 970 48.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Zapata Elementary Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.79 889th 1185 25.0%
2004 32.24 868th 1204 27.9%
2005 34.63 855th 1209 29.3%
2006 43.92 832nd 1272 34.6%
2007 46.96 808th 1287 37.2%
2008 60.81 609th 1293 52.9%
2009 50.68 767th 1318 41.8%
2010 52.77 740th 1327 44.2%
2011 47.86 800th 1344 40.5%
2012 45.14 867th 1365 36.5%
2013 33.30 973rd 1367 28.8%
2014 27.63 1004th 1322 24.1%
2015 40.67 703rd 1302 46.0%
2016 64.95 373rd 1294 71.2%
2017 60.92 440th 1293 66.0%
2018 74.31 270th 1293 79.1%
2019 68.16 380th 1356 72.0%
2021 28.81 848th 1241 31.7%
2022 56.55 491st 1369 64.1%
2023 61.04 433rd 1367 68.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.13 68th 285 76.1%
2019 59.50 63rd 339 81.4%
2021 40.10 164th 277 40.8%
2022 67.81 48th 454 89.4%
2023 68.55 54th 480 88.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 452nd 602 24.9%
2019 30.74 555th 792 29.9%
2022 36.75 450th 781 42.4%
2023 48.43 296th 805 63.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.90 58th 1161 95.0%
2019 86.20 80th 1217 93.4%
2021 40.88 566th 1019 44.5%
2022 74.19 180th 1221 85.3%
2023 81.28 122nd 1234 90.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.18 308th 1226 74.9%
2019 60.34 456th 1276 64.3%
2021 20.27 844th 1017 17.0%
2022 57.40 440th 1286 65.8%
2023 54.42 485th 1275 62.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.90 248th 674 63.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.07 226th 1223 81.5%
2019 73.78 283rd 1296 78.2%
2021 37.60 599th 1048 42.8%
2022 52.81 506th 1286 60.7%
2023 65.37 353rd 1292 72.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Zapata Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.20 50th 590 91.5%
2019 78.84 78th 639 87.8%
2021 36.56 323rd 517 37.5%
2022 66.67 148th 662 77.6%
2023 73.30 118th 661 82.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Zapata Elementary Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 3 5 0 767 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1998 5 0 1 776 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1999 2 4 1 806 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2000 2 3 1 796 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2001 3 2 1 772 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2002 0 0 0 809 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 0 0 0 809 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 6 0 0 825 1 n/a n/a 0 832
2005 12 3 0 805 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2006 3 4 0 817 0 n/a n/a 9 833
2007 4 5 0 901 0 n/a n/a 12 922
2008 5 2 0 913 1 n/a n/a 18 939
2009 6 7 0 975 0 n/a n/a 0 988
2010 5 3 0 973 0 n/a n/a 0 981
2011 0 4 0 951 0 0 1 0 956
2012 1 3 0 974 0 0 0 0 978
2013 2 4 0 959 2 0 0 0 967
2014 2 6 0 956 1 0 0 0 965
2015 1 1 0 887 1 0 0 0 890
2016 3 2 0 869 0 0 0 0 874
2017 4 0 0 825 0 0 0 0 829
2018 1 1 0 776 0 0 1 0 779
2019 3 1 0 714 0 0 0 0 718
2020 3 2 0 655 0 0 0 0 660
2021 5 1 0 625 0 0 1 0 632
2022 3 1 0 559 0 0 1 0 564
2023 2 0 0 512 0 0 1 0 515

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zapata Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 775 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 782 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 813 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 802 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 778 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 809 36.0 22.5 94.7
2003 809 36.0 22.5 94.7
2004 832 34.8 23.9 98.8
2005 820 41.3 19.9 95
2006 833 48.0 17.4 98.1
2007 922 42.0 22.0 101
2008 939 48.0 19.6 99.6
2009 988 48.0 20.6 99.1
2010 981 50.0 19.6 99.7
2011 956 47.0 20.3 99.7
2012 978 47.0 20.8 99
2013 967 85.9 11.2 98.4
2014 965 58.2 16.5 97.9
2015 890 54.0 16.4 98.1
2016 874 49.0 17.8 96.9
2017 829 39.5 20.9 97
2018 779 38.6 20.1 94.6
2019 718 48.5 14.8 95.4
2020 660 50.5 13.0 94.4
2021 632 n/a n/a n/a
2022 564 46.0 12.2 91.8
2023 515 43.0 11.9 92.4

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 Zapata Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 775 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 782 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 813 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 802 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 778 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 809 36.0 22.5 94.7
2003 809 36.0 22.5 94.7
2004 832 34.8 23.9 98.8
2005 820 41.3 19.9 95
2006 833 48.0 17.4 98.1
2007 922 42.0 22.0 101
2008 939 48.0 19.6 99.6
2009 988 48.0 20.6 99.1
2010 981 50.0 19.6 99.7
2011 956 47.0 20.3 99.7
2012 978 47.0 20.8 99
2013 967 85.9 11.2 98.4
2014 965 58.2 16.5 97.9
2015 890 54.0 16.4 98.1
2016 874 49.0 17.8 96.9
2017 829 39.5 20.9 97
2018 779 38.6 20.1 94.6
2019 718 48.5 14.8 95.4
2020 660 50.5 13.0 94.4
2021 632 n/a n/a n/a
2022 564 46.0 12.2 91.8
2023 515 43.0 11.9 92.4

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

Zapata Elementary Academy

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.1%97.7%96.5%96.5%36.5%97.3%97.5%7.7%
201698.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%39.3%99.2%68.7%8.9%7.9%
201799.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%41.6%98.7%99.0%8.7%17.8%
201899.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%41.3%98.6%99.1%6.2%30.1%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%41.8%99.5%99.7%6.8%33.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (11.2%) $10,465 (88.8%) $11,779
2020 $941 (7.0%) $12,537 (93.0%) $13,478
2021 $3,027 (20.2%) $11,935 (79.8%) $14,962
2022 $3,027 (20.2%) $11,935 (79.8%) $14,962
2023 $3,033 (17.2%) $14,598 (82.8%) $17,632

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zapata Elementary Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 742nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1357th of 2077 Elementary schools
 29.8%
Ranks 380th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 433rd of 1367 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zapata Elementary Academy)5423.1
 30.9%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)57.112.8
 44.3%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)30.213.8
 16.4%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)43.16.9
 36.2%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)38.918.5
 20.4%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)53.320.4
 32.9%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)43.842.6
 1.2%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)29.328.8
 0.5%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)2411.9
 12.1%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)48.144.8
 3.3%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)44.629.9
 14.7%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)53.251.5
 1.7%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)43.533.3
 10.2%
   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 (Zapata Elementary Academy)58.760.6
 1.9%
   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 Students718515
 28.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic714512
 28.3%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%92.4%
 3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended Zapata Elementary Academy.

Zapata Elementary Academy ranks 1357th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Zapata Elementary Academy are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Zapata Elementary Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Infinity Math Science & Technical High School


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