One of fifteen Chicago Acero School campuses, Zizumbo Elementary shares Acero’s commitment to providing an environment centered around academic success and achievement. Acero focuses on diversity, acceptance, equity and pride in a Hispanic cultural context. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Zizumbo Elementary School boasts a rigorous curriculum for young learners that includes individualized instruction and strong parent partnerships.
Founded in 2008, Zizumbo is home to 600 hundred students who take advantage of several extracurricular offerings including Mastodon team sports like football, basketball and volleyball. Other activities include art club, cheerleading and student council. Zizumbo students can also participate in the Odyssey of the Mind, a national program of problem-solving activities that develop leadership and critical thinking skills for students of all ages.
The school places an emphasis on collaboration, community and cohesion, developing skills and approaches that prepare its students for high school and beyond. Zizumbo School is named after fallen Chicago military hero, Daniel Zizumbo, who was killed in 2007 in Afghanistan. This esteemed institution encourages parental and community involvement, including volunteer opportunities, online community and events like Family Literacy Night.
Acero - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elementary School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Hispanic
97.3%
White
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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List Price Range
$133K - $471K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$326,313
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$76,205
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,538 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Pasteur Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Vittum Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Kujawa Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Archer (William Beatty) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Strohacker (Howard) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Irma C Ruiz Park
- Basketball
- Playground
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Acero - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elementary School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 570 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Acero - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $326,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like Acero- Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School, Mansueto High School, Acero - Victoria Soto High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Acero - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elementary School.