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#1437 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Lasalle Elem Language Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1734 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60614
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lasalle Elem Language Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lasalle Elem Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$139,561
Median home value
$730,700
Median rent
$2,019/mo
College educated
86.1%
Homeownership
45.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Cook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Latin School of Chicago UpperPrivate · tuition | 9.4private | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Manierre Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #193 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
Lasalle Elem Language Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lasalle Elem Language Academy
Lasalle Elem Language Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,437 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lasalle Elem Language Academy
What grades does Lasalle Elem Language Academy serve?
Lasalle Elem Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lasalle Elem Language Academy?
Lasalle Elem Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elem Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elem Language Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lasalle Elem Language Academy rank in IL?
Lasalle Elem Language Academy ranks #1,437 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lasalle Elem Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lasalle Elem Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lasalle Elem Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasalle Elem Language Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lasalle Elem Language Academy a charter school?
No, Lasalle Elem Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lasalle Elem Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Lasalle Elem Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lasalle Elem Language Academy?
31.9% of students at Lasalle 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (773) 534-8470
- Area population (ZIP 60614)
- 70,444
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 60614; 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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