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Lawndale Elem Community Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3500 W Douglas Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawndale Elem Community Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (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
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawndale Elem Community Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,040
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzl Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr - ButlerCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Dvorak Technology Acad Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 243 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #334 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
Lawndale Elem Community Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawndale Elem Community Academy
Lawndale Elem Community Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawndale Elem Community Academy
What grades does Lawndale Elem Community Academy serve?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lawndale Elem Community Academy?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawndale Elem Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawndale Elem Community Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawndale Elem Community Academy rank in IL?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy ranks #2,233 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lawndale Elem Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Lawndale Elem Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawndale Elem Community Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawndale Elem Community Academy a charter school?
No, Lawndale Elem Community Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawndale Elem Community Academy a Title I school?
No, Lawndale Elem Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawndale Elem Community Academy?
95.2% of students at Lawndale Elem Community 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
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (773) 534-1635
- Area population (ZIP 60623)
- 77,061
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60623; 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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