Ashburn Community Elementary School, a Chicago Public Schools campus, offers students in pre-K through 8th grade a competitive learning environment. Designated as a Level 1 school, Ashburn Community places a strong emphasis on technology and 21st-century learning. This includes fully state-of-the-art classrooms outfitted with smart boards, document cameras and learning software. Students receive a rigorous education under the direction of experienced and dynamic teachers. The school serves 344 students in smaller-than-average classroom sizes.
Ashburn Community Elementary is committed to developing academically competitive students, to prepare them for success in future learning environments and after graduation. Several programs exist for high-performing students, including the Comprehensive Gifted Program in the early grades and advanced programs in algebra and biology as students prepare for high school. Ashburn Community graduates regularly gain admittance to competitive high schools in the Chicago area, including Lane Technical High School and Jones Preparatory High School.
Yearly programs include Spirit Week, Back to School Bash events, Dr. Seuss Week, and science and multicultural fairs, and parents are invited to participate in students' educational experiences. After-school and summer learning programs are available. The Ashburn Flames athletic programs offer involvement in numerous sports, including soccer, baseball and softball.
Ashburn Community Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
8300 S Saint Louis Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jewel Ann Diaz
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
34%
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Math Proficiency
10%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
26
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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|
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
31.7%
State Average
43%
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Math
11.1%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
397:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.8%
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Male
46.5%
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Black
75.6%
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Hispanic
22.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/9/2025
My wife and I put three children through Ashburn Community School. Why three? Because we kept hoping things would eventually get better.One of the first principals—Retired Jewel Diaz—transferred our son to another school without our permission. Why? Because my wife asked too many questions. She didn...
9/23/2022
Best school ever, the teachers are amazing. Its a shame the old principal retired.
10/18/2016
Awesome School filled with caring teachers and parents. This a level 1+ school. If you visit on any day, you will see the love.
9/10/2015
I was very disappointed with the unprofessional-ism of the Principal and some of the teachers. If you are a parent who wants your child to be prepared to compete for selective high schools, this is not the school for you. I had to supplement work, stay on top of curriculum being taught, copy homewor...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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Median Age
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- Baseball/Softball
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- Soccer
- Tennis
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Ashburn Community Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-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 350 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Ashburn Community Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,813. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bogan Computer Technical High School, Goode Stem Academy High School, Pathways in Education Ashburn, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ashburn Community Elementary School.