Nkrumah Academy Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Nkrumah Academy Elementary School?
150 students attend Nkrumah Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nkrumah Academy Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nkrumah Academy Elementary School?
Nkrumah Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nkrumah Academy Elementary School offer ?
Nkrumah Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Nkrumah Academy Elementary School part of?
Nkrumah Academy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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