Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
48%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago 51爆料s District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School?
197 students attend Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School offer ?
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School part of?
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School is part of Chicago 51爆料s District 299.
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