Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Summary:

Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School is a public charter school in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, serving 534 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.0% to 39.8% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with only 23.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 7.4% in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status in both ELA and Mathematics.

When comparing Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School likely contribute to the school's poor academic performance, and the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $1,387 to $14,128 in recent years, may also be a factor. These challenges raise concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4420 S Fairfield Ave
       Chicago, IL  60632-1937


(312) 455-5434

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1782nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,933 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
African American:
0.7%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School ranks worse than 86.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 297th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School is $17,933. 364 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School 1782nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School 856th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.89 1198th 2086 42.6%
2021 28.51 1319th 1948 32.3%
2022 24.61 1518th 2082 27.1%
2023 20.59 1661st 2077 20.0%
2024 16.67 1782nd 2067 13.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.89 392nd 743 47.2%
2021 47.30 196th 537 63.5%
2022 40.29 425th 768 44.7%
2023 37.77 483rd 788 38.7%
2024 25.42 727th 826 12.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.88 966th 1113 13.2%
2023 35.75 680th 1156 41.2%
2024 29.70 845th 1195 29.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.20 559th 1816 69.2%
2021 50.32 620th 1514 59.0%
2022 37.60 1083rd 1763 38.6%
2023 28.63 1370th 1808 24.2%
2024 24.50 1467th 1793 18.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.35 1075th 2019 46.8%
2021 25.10 1246th 1680 25.8%
2022 23.30 1507th 1970 23.5%
2023 18.93 1643rd 1957 16.0%
2024 14.48 1773rd 1942 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.85 1251st 2019 38.0%
2021 31.10 1114th 1707 34.7%
2022 27.18 1384th 1977 30.0%
2023 23.52 1491st 1984 24.8%
2024 20.39 1572nd 1959 19.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.39 370th 955 61.3%
2021 44.56 353rd 742 52.4%
2022 32.26 654th 954 31.4%
2023 27.21 767th 970 20.9%
2024 22.21 818th 959 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.34 841st 1356 38.0%
2021 43.21 601st 1241 51.6%
2022 34.20 837th 1369 38.9%
2023 25.26 1005th 1367 26.5%
2024 32.83 856th 1363 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.63 214th 339 36.9%
2021 49.03 93rd 277 66.4%
2022 45.72 187th 454 58.8%
2023 33.57 346th 480 27.9%
2024 37.57 305th 486 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.62 378th 781 51.6%
2023 26.24 623rd 805 22.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.58 526th 1217 56.8%
2021 64.26 219th 1019 78.5%
2022 49.10 532nd 1221 56.4%
2023 35.54 796th 1234 35.5%
2024 40.40 691st 1219 43.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.95 882nd 1276 30.9%
2021 40.66 552nd 1017 45.7%
2022 28.97 877th 1286 31.8%
2023 24.46 955th 1275 25.1%
2024 27.89 881st 1251 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.35 750th 1296 42.1%
2021 43.32 517th 1048 50.7%
2022 44.27 629th 1286 51.1%
2023 29.64 865th 1292 33.0%
2024 37.95 711th 1264 43.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.60 353rd 639 44.8%
2021 55.26 175th 517 66.2%
2022 40.53 372nd 662 43.8%
2023 29.71 484th 661 26.8%
2024 39.79 350th 643 45.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Open Quote I do not recommend this school at all. It is not a good place for children with IEP, I recommend that you search info for precedents on this matter. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, April 18, 2021

Open Quote Worst school ever! Take your child out of here. People here show a face of being very kind staff, but in reality they cover their faults each other, without caring if it affects the student. Don't be fooled by their fake friendliness and be careful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 0 2 0 566 0 0 2 0 570
2019 0 1 0 557 0 0 2 0 560
2020 0 1 0 546 0 0 0 0 547
2021 0 2 0 559 0 0 1 0 562
2022 0 4 0 528 0 0 0 0 532
2023 1 4 0 529 0 0 0 0 534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 570 28.0 20.3 95.4
2019 560 31.0 18.0 95.4
2020 547 31.0 17.6 94.7
2021 562 n/a n/a n/a
2022 532 32.0 16.6 91.9
2023 534 30.0 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 570 28.0 20.3 95.4
2019 560 31.0 18.0 95.4
2020 547 31.0 17.6 94.7
2021 562 n/a n/a n/a
2022 532 32.0 16.6 91.9
2023 534 30.0 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (6.4%) $11,941 (93.6%) $12,762
2020 $885 (6.5%) $12,671 (93.5%) $13,556
2021 $1,032 (7.3%) $13,096 (92.7%) $14,128
2022 $1,032 (7.3%) $13,096 (92.7%) $14,128
2023 $421 (30.4%) $966 (69.6%) $1,387
2024 $2,091 (11.7%) $15,842 (88.3%) $17,933

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1198th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1661st of 2077 Elementary schools
 22.5%
Ranks 841st of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1005th of 1367 Middle schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)361.9
 34.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)253.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)25.45
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)12.76.7
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)28.134.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)40.710
 30.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)37.528.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)2717.2
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)25.43.5
 21.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)4127.1
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)18.18.4
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)17.222.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)9.410.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School)32.833.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students560534
 4.6%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic557529
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races20
 100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School.

Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Acero Charter-Brighton Park Elementary School are 99% Hispanic.


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