The Edward K. Duke Ellington Elementary School (Duke Ellington Elementary) at 243 N. Parkside Avenue enrolls around 500 students in preschool through eighth grades in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington, the school's namesake, was a prolific American jazz musician and band leader during the early 1900s whose work still influences artists today.
Famous for his appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem, Duke Ellington remains an iconic historical figure and a fitting inspiration for students engaged in pursuing their passions and dreams at Duke Ellington Elementary.
Teachers at Duke Ellington Elementary encourage children to "listen, learn and lead," and the school offers an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) that stresses language, literacy and global thinking. As IBMYP degree candidates, students learn at least two languages, participate in community service projects and demonstrate proficiency in eight subject groups.
Preparing students for high school and college careers, Duke Ellington Elementary maintains a "rigorous academic, social, and technological" curriculum that encourages students to become skilled communicators, independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Inside the school, even the stairs are painted with large, encouraging messages that students can read with every step.
Soaring inside and outside the classroom, Duke Ellington Elementary’s Eagles learn valuable lessons in confidence, collaboration and personal excellence.
Ellington Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
243 N Parkside Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Shirley Marie Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
6%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
431:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
96%
Hispanic
3.5%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/24/2024
I wouldn't recommend this school to my sorst enemy for their children to attend. The display favoritism among the students, I have heard of school employees engaging in arguments with and cursing student. There was even an instance of 2 students, who are sister's in 7th & 8th grades, along with thei...
4/25/2024
This is one of the worst elementary schools on the west side of Chicago! The principal has 0 control. The faculty allows students to bring outside friends, not enrolled, to the school t engage in fights! Not only are the students fighting, their parents are involved and fighting right on the school...
2/9/2018
It’s was nice it showed all students what’s it like for other to become a leader
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Attendance Zone
About Austin
List Price Range
$210K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$273,828
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,985 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.5%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
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- Basketball
- Pool
Austin Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Waterpark
Columbus Park
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- Football
- Golf
Levin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Hubbard Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Galewood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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