Ella Flagg Young School serves preschoolers through eighth-graders on Chicago's West Side at 1434 N Parkside Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. Named after the first female superintendent of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Ella Flagg Young School celebrates achievement and outstanding community involvement.
Building academic competency through a strong emphasis on literacy, Ella Flagg Young School’s stated mission is to develop students into "independent readers and writers, critical thinkers and decision-makers."
Promoting a learning environment that encourages excellence, Ella Flagg Young School participates in CPS' Comprehensive Gifted Program. Students demonstrating scholastic aptitude are placed into an accelerated classroom experience that advances students' instruction by up to one year.
Ella Flagg's Panthers fly their black and white school colors proudly playing basketball, flag football, volleyball or soccer, and students can participate in a variety of after-school activities such as choir, dance, drama, theater, technology club and fashion shows to channel their talents.
Striving to meet students' social, scholastic and emotional needs, Ella Flagg Young School provides supplemental educational services including tutoring, mentoring and bilingual support.
Ella Flagg Young School remains a neighborhood school dedicated to graduating gifted, committed and college-ready students.
Ella Flagg Young School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
|
Grade Pre-K-8
1434 N Parkside Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Crystal Annette Bell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
588:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
80%
Hispanic
18.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/13/2026
I am writing to express concerns regarding my recent interactions with the front office staff, specifically the head secretary, Deborah Odeneal. During multiple attempts to request assistance by phone, I experienced being placed on hold and subsequently disconnected. Additionally, when I inquired ab...
1/5/2025
This school exceeds expectations. The leadership is amazing, and the teachers care individually about every student. It is a diverse school with diverse learners and meets all students' needs for success.
6/5/2019
They have always exceeded the expectations of the parents
5/19/2017
The staff is very lazy!!!! Terrible school to send your kids to. The staff talks to you like your'e a kid. Very unprofessional. This school needs improvements & soon!!!
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Roberto Montaño
Roberto Montaño
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(866) 935-1853
48 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$176K - $213K Price Range
-
Esther Gonzalez
Esther Gonzalez
Responds QuicklySolaris Enterprises Inc
(773) 923-2551
47 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$210,000 Price
-
Karina Barrera
Karina Barrera
Coldwell Banker Realty
(844) 517-0338
53 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$375,000 Price
-
Ericka Taylor
Ericka Taylor
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 905-4835
150 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$425,000 Price
-
LaToya Moore
LaToya Moore
Responds QuicklyDream Town Real Estate
(773) 232-4332
68 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$325,000 Price
-
Marsha Green
Marsha Green
Real People Realty
(708) 934-0761
87 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$147,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$112K - $525K
Homes For Sale
33
Average Home Value
$281,941
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
1,968 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
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
Ella Flagg Young 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 715 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7% are proficient in reading. Ella Flagg Young School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $281,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Park and River Forest High School, North-Grand High School, Douglass Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ella Flagg Young School.