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Zapata Elem Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · (773) 534-1390 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
524
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Zapata Elem Academy
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten50
Grade 149
Grade 246
Grade 364
Grade 450
Grade 549
Grade 661
Grade 759
Grade 856
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
632’20
564’21
515’22
520’23
524’24
Down 17.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%White 2%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.