Ellington Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

243 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL

Austin Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

402 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Head of School
Shirley Marie Scott

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
6%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

431:1

Student Diversity

Male

52%

Female

48%

Black

96%

Hispanic

3.5%

White

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

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...

1.0 other

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...

4.0 student

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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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60644 Austin

Ellington 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 402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. Ellington Elementary 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 $284,517. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, Oak Park and River Forest High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ellington Elementary School.

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