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.
Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1441 W 119th St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Paulette T Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
34.2%
State Average
43%
Math
32%
State Average
38.5%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
211:1
Student Diversity
Male
56%
Female
44%
Black
94.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/19/2025
There are alot of breakdowns in proper communication:1. My nephew was taken from the school on a school bus and then walked to another park without notice to his parents. There was no permission slip only a robo call day of.2. Activity practice and games are canceled without notice. Leaving kids wai...
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...
3/31/2009
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Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy 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 180 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $169,994. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Fenger Academy High School, Julian High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnnie Colemon Elementary Academy.