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Public School | Grades PK-8 | City of Chicago SD 299
Edwards Elementary School is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 639 schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a public school that serves 1419 students in grades PK-8.
Edwards Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Edwards Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Edwards Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Edwards Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Edwards Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Edwards Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Edwards Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Edwards Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Edwards Elementary School
Community member: Richard Edwards Elementary great programs, but is poorly run. They get funding from International Baccelaureate, Avid and other enriching opportunities for students; unfortunately that funding is squandered on items like a professional development in foriegn countries rather than bringing the money back into the class room.
The hiring practices are questionable. There has not been a consistant staff in 5 years. There is no sense of community because the teachers are changed out every 3 years.
The LSC meetings occur at times that are not convinient for parents. They are held during the school day, usually around 10 in the morning. Working parents can't attend. Teachers can't attend. It seems that there is a selection process to be on the LSC rather than having it open to the community. As a parent, I would have voted in a new principal for my children, but my boss did not allow me the time off.
With all the programs the school receives, I cannot check my child's progress online. The website is outdated and useless. Discipline rarely occurs on an official level. The teachers who control the class, do it well - there is little help from an official level.
Bottom line:
Go to the charter school down the street. I believe it is called UNO
The hiring practices are questionable. There has not been a consistant staff in 5 years. There is no sense of community because the teachers are changed out every 3 years.
The LSC meetings occur at times that are not convinient for parents. They are held during the school day, usually around 10 in the morning. Working parents can't attend. Teachers can't attend. It seems that there is a selection process to be on the LSC rather than having it open to the community. As a parent, I would have voted in a new principal for my children, but my boss did not allow me the time off.
With all the programs the school receives, I cannot check my child's progress online. The website is outdated and useless. Discipline rarely occurs on an official level. The teachers who control the class, do it well - there is little help from an official level.
Bottom line:
Go to the charter school down the street. I believe it is called UNO
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on Jun 15, 2010
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1419
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Edwards Elementary School had 97% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
94%
White
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending
$11,303Per Pupil
The City of Chicago SD 299 spends $11,303 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about City of Chicago SD 299 District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Edwards Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in City of Chicago School District 299Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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4 out of 10
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