Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy

Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1441 W 119th St,  Chicago, IL
West Pullman Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
3.5
180 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Operated by the Chicago Public Schools system, Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy is located on West 119th Street and serves the South Side of Chicago as a public school. The elementary academy provides prekindergartners through eighth graders with goals from the Illinois State Board of Education. Over 230 students at Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy can access numerous athletic and personal enrichment activities to enhance their education. The academy highlights students' personal interests in school blogs and photo albums to encourage a sense of belonging and community. Excursions outdoors to study nature, science and the environment make learning fun and exciting at Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy and teachers strive to create a dynamic classroom experience for children. Recent field trips to Chicago's attractions have included the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum. The school’s Taste and Tell series allows students to sample new foods and expand their cultural horizons. At the Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy, the royal blue, silver and white Jaguars are swift learners with bright futures.

School Details

Head of School
Paulette T Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
211:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Black
94.3%
Hispanic
5.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/29/2014
I recently pulled my child from this school not only due to the lack of organization but also the lack of support from the administration when there is an issue. The teachers all seem to care and are quite easy to work with but there is a disconnect with the leading administrator (principal). The ou...
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5.0 student
3/31/2009
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