Erie Elementary School is a non-profit public charter school serving the northwest side of Chicago. Founded by the Erie Neighborhood House, a social service agency, the school seeks to provide a just and inclusive education focusing on dual language learning and multiculturalism.
The school's rigorous academic curriculum combines arts and Spanish language proficiency programs. Erie Elementary serves nearly 400 students in grades K-8. The school seeks to cultivate empowered students and lifelong learners who will thrive in a diverse global society. Erie's responsive classrooms provide both group and individual-based education to prepare all students for higher education. Erie Elementary's modern state-of-the-art campus was completed in 2013 in the Wicker Park Neighborhood. The school hosts a robust volunteer program for tutors in math and reading, as well as numerous opportunities for parental engagement in their child's education and community involvement.
Extracurricular activities include choir, basketball, chess club and a book club. Students can also participate in afterschool programs and other Erie Neighborhood House programs in the community.
Erie Elementary Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1405 N Washtenaw Ave,
Chicago, IL
School Details
Head of School
Velia Soto
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
6%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
6%
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Math Proficiency
5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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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
13.3%
State Average
43%
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Math
9.4%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
400:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.4%
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Male
49.6%
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Hispanic
81%
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Black
15.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/5/2026
This school doesn’t do anything regarding bullying. They don’t care for their students when situation are brought up to them. They don’t condone but still do nothing.
2/15/2019
I would rate it a three stars
12/15/2009
11/6/2009
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List Price Range
$215K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
33
Average Home Value
$466,245
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$83,089
% of College Grads
33.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,598 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,725 - $3,331 per month
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Grand Park
- Playground
Simons (Almira) Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Beilfuss (Albert W.) Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Snapping Turtle Park
- Playground
Kells (George) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Park No. 432
- Multi-Purpose Field
Central Park
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Hermosa
Blue-collar community with strong manufacturing roots and rich Latin culture
Erie Elementary Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 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 374 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. Erie Elementary Charter 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 $466,245. Discover additional schools in the area, like Golder College Prep, Pritzker College Prep, Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Erie Elementary Charter School.