Alcott College Prep Elementary School is a public school that serves more than 600 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Curriculum at Alcott Elementary focuses on intellectual, social, emotional and character development of students. Pupils are encouraged to explore, take risks, make mistakes and learn from those experiences. Students consistently perform better on standardized tests for mathematics and reading when compared to their peers.
The student-to-teacher ratio for Alcott Elementary is 10-to-1, better than the state average of 14-to-1.
In addition to traditional classroom courses, the school offers art, theater, music and physical education classes. Student extracurricular activities offered include choir, band, student council, a reading club and the yearbook club. When it comes to athletics, Alcott Elementary gives students the chance to participate in cross country track, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
A recent survey of students and teachers recognized the school as having a very supportive environment. Students who participated in the survey overwhelmingly said they felt attending school daily was important, and that they try hard to get good grades. Most of the students surveyed said that the homework assigned to them is important.
Alcott Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2625 N Orchard St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Elias Estrada
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
614:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
58.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Two or more races
8%
Black
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/16/2021
We've been to 3 schools 1st and 3rd grade (military family) and we love Alcott. Super supportive community with dedicated and responsive teachers. My children have grown so much at this school
GreatSchools Reviews
11/3/2023
We selected Alcott specifically for the diverse learner program and our all of our expectations have been greatly exceeded. The support teachers, school psychologist and speech pathologist are top notch and have helped our son thrive. In addition, our daughter who does not require additional support...
9/28/2023
We researched schools extensively before selecting Alcott for our children. While we also received offers from a number of other top CPS schools via the lottery, we’re so happy we went with this one. It’s a place where my kids are academically challenged, but still a carefree and nurturing environme...
8/1/2023
Rundown. Disappointing new principal. Poor communication. Big donors call the shots and get special treatment. Some reviews on here seem to be fake. Rude, disorganized front office. Inaccessible for wheelchairs. Lack support for those who need extra help, disabilities, learning diabilities, social-e...
6/4/2021
Alcott is not just a school, it is a community. Teachers, administration, and parents all care about the school, the kids, and the entire community. After Skinner, which is selective enrollment (!), Alcott sends the most kids to selective enrollment high schools in CPS. Alcott is diverse in every se...
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Attendance Zone
About Lincoln Park
List Price Range
$174K - $4.8M
Homes For Sale
58
Average Home Value
$748,621
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$129,745
% of College Grads
85.7%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,999 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.1%
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