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Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
PublicElementaryGrades K–8Charter
8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · (773) 503-3040
Students
538
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 15.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten49
Grade 163
Grade 260
Grade 363
Grade 461
Grade 561
Grade 661
Grade 760
Grade 860
Enrollment over time
466’20
490’21
524’22
535’23
538’24
Up 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 90%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.