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
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
26%
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Math Proficiency
5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
40
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
13.2%
State Average
43%
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Math
5%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
431:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Black
82.5%
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Hispanic
16.1%
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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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Average Home Value
$294,354
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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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 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Ellington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $294,354. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, Excel Safe Academy West, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ellington Elementary School.