B−
Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · (773) 535-4050 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
718
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts28%
State average 30.7%
Location
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4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K88
Kindergarten67
Grade 168
Grade 263
Grade 375
Grade 461
Grade 578
Grade 674
Grade 762
Grade 882
Enrollment over time
838’20
796’21
744’22
725’23
718’24
Down 14.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%White 1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <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.