The George Rogers Clark Elementary School located at 1045 S. Monitor Ave., teaches preschool through eighth grade students in the community of Austin. The school focuses on the Common Core subjects, biliteracy and academic achievement, according to its mission statement.
Kindergarten through second grade students improve their reading using the Learning A-Z computer application, accessible online for reading and listening exercises and comprehension quizzes. Through the PATHS curriculum, students enjoy two or more 20- to 30-minute weekly sessions of positive behavioral, psychological and social reinforcement.
Students also use software programs such as Compass Learning, Study Island and Achieve 3000.
Enrichment opportunities allow students to participate in the Chicago Children's Choir, Hubbard Street Dance Program and numerous science and extracurricular organizations, including the People's Gas Science Fair Club. Flying the red-and-black school colors proudly, Rogers Clark's Cougars compete in basketball, cross country, football, softball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field.
Clark G R Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1045 S Monitor Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Natasha Lynette Buckner
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
19%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
14
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Full Time Teachers
14
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
23.3%
State Average
43%
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Math
19.2%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
91:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48.9%
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Hispanic
50.4%
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Black
43.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/30/2017
Went here for elementary school. Has an awesome arts program but there math and science academics could have been a lot better.
10/16/2013
G.R Clark has been an amazing school for my daughter who never wanted to get up for school. She gets up now with no problem,she is excited, she is definitely being challenged here and i love it because she is very smart! The principal is very nice and attentive to your concerns. The building is brig...
9/21/2011
Horrible school in a terrible neighborhood. Dangerous for students to attend. Went down hill quickly!!!!
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$122K - $617K
Homes For Sale
48
Average Home Value
$301,358
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,158 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
73.7%
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Parks in this Area
Austin Town Hall Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Moore Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Hazelnut Park
- Playground
LaFollette Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Austin Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Waterpark
Columbus Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Golf
Levin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Hubbard Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Galewood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Clark G R 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 184 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Clark G R Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel Safe Academy West, Douglass Academy High School, Lincoln Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Clark G R Elementary School.