Polaris Elem Charter Academy
Public
Elementary Grades K–8 Charter
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 · (773) 534-0820
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Academic performance
Math proficiency3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts8%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
343Students enrolled
23:1Student–teacher ratio
71%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten18
Grade 142
Grade 232
Grade 355
Grade 437
Grade 526
Grade 642
Grade 749
Grade 842
Students
Black · 89%304
Hispanic · 10%35
White · 1%4
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
394’20
378’21
348’22
336’23
343’24
Location
620 N Sawyer Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.