Below Average
#3343 of 3,813 schools in IL
Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10347 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gallistel Elem Language Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gallistel Elem Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,237
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadlowski Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Addams Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Taylor Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Annunciata SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #547 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gallistel Elem Language Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Gallistel Elem Language Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 609 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,343 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gallistel Elem Language Academy
What grades does Gallistel Elem Language Academy serve?
Gallistel Elem Language Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gallistel Elem Language Academy?
Gallistel Elem Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallistel Elem Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallistel Elem Language Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gallistel Elem Language Academy rank in IL?
Gallistel Elem Language Academy ranks #3,343 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gallistel Elem Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gallistel Elem Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gallistel Elem Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gallistel Elem Language Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gallistel Elem Language Academy a charter school?
No, Gallistel Elem Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gallistel Elem Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Gallistel Elem Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gallistel Elem Language Academy?
71.9% of students at Gallistel Elem Language Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (773) 535-6540
- Area population (ZIP 60617)
- 79,284
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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