Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy

Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
4520 S Kedzie Ave,  Chicago, IL
Brighton Park Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
2.6
2.3
796 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jose Barrera
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
6
Equity
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
834:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
97.6%
White
1.1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
1.0 Parent
1/28/2020
OH NO my child went and the teachers were mean and had no manners also she failed 6 grade but she met alll standards also the lunch gave her food Poissoning
3.0 NicheUser
4/30/2015
I never really noticed any counselors around and when students had problems teachers just told students to put their head down. Some teachers would ask if you needed to talk about it after school.
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2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 other
9/26/2024
The uniform policy is very strict. The recess teachers always complained. The teachers are either kind or have a terrible attitude. Teh counselors don’t really care about students mental health. Also the lunch looks unedible.
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1.0 other
3/28/2017
Columbia Explorers Academy is one of the worst schools I have ever attended. The teachers themselves are bullies. The teachers bring down their own students and discourage them. When I got bullied at this school, the teachers and principle completely ignored it and only focused on what the bullies h...
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5.0 parent
3/24/2015
I have 3 kids that are at Columbia .my oldest is on her way to high school and they did an excellent job on getting her ready .
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