Acero - Esmera Santiago Elementary School

Acero - Esmera Santiago Elementary School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-8
2510 W Cortez St,  Chicago, IL
Ukrainian Village Neighborhood
237 Students
C
Niche Grade
Esmerelda Santiago Elementary is a K-8 charter in the St. Mark's School building near Ukrainian Village in West Town. It's managed by Acero Schools, a group that runs elementary- and high-school facilities throughout Chicago. Total enrollment sits at around 230 K-8 students. The namesake for this school is a Puerto Rican author known for narrative memoirs and, more recently, an inspiring stroke recovery. It makes sense that a school that values achievement, resilience and optimism would name itself after Esmerelda Santiago. It also makes sense that a bilingual author would represent a school with so much bilingual support. Spanish and English are available in classes, and the school usually publishes news and information in both languages. There's even a dedicated bilingual parent website. Math and reading proficiency ratings are slightly below Illinois averages at Santiago, but there's a high attendance rate, an experienced faculty and a focus on social-emotional learning. Most importantly, this is a school that prioritizes student-centered education. The biggest opportunity for self-determination here comes from an interest-based elective program. Santiago students of all ages explore daily electives in culinary arts, coding, guitar, yoga and more — in addition to pursuing standardized academic goals. With an award-winning administration, skilled teachers and a 1-to-1 technology ratio, children have the support they need to forge their own paths.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
92.2%
Black
5%
White
1.8%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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