Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Summary:

Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Chicago, Illinois, with 456 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary has significantly lower test scores compared to the Chicago Public Schools district and the state of Illinois across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.4% in 2020-2021 to 30% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students.

When comparing Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Sayre Elementary Language Academy, it performs significantly worse across most metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's high poverty and minority enrollment, as well as its high spending per student, may be contributing factors to its poor academic performance, which has not shown significant improvement over the past 5 years.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2050 N Natchez Ave
       Chicago, IL  60707-3420


(312) 455-5425

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1798th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,598 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.8%
African American:
6.8%
White:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.2% Help


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Compare Details Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary ranks worse than 87% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 308th 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 16.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Roberto Clemente Elementary 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 Roberto Clemente Elementary is $16,598. 421 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary 1798th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary 1078th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary 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 Roberto Clemente Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.99 1851st 2086 11.3%
2021 17.78 1655th 1948 15.0%
2022 17.13 1775th 2082 14.7%
2023 14.32 1897th 2077 8.7%
2024 16.19 1798th 2067 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.59 622nd 743 16.3%
2021 28.98 468th 537 12.8%
2022 22.17 742nd 768 3.4%
2023 22.72 742nd 788 5.8%
2024 24.80 746th 826 9.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.72 756th 1194 36.7%
2021 24.18 527th 640 17.7%
2022 40.24 551st 1113 50.5%
2023 20.75 1037th 1156 10.3%
2024 18.36 1110th 1195 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.09 1519th 1816 16.4%
2021 28.66 1149th 1514 24.1%
2022 29.85 1288th 1763 26.9%
2023 22.14 1569th 1808 13.2%
2024 25.32 1445th 1793 19.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.42 1789th 2019 11.4%
2021 17.04 1458th 1680 13.2%
2022 17.61 1683rd 1970 14.6%
2023 12.88 1840th 1957 6.0%
2024 18.70 1635th 1942 15.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.64 1744th 2019 13.6%
2021 16.87 1500th 1707 12.1%
2022 18.69 1654th 1977 16.3%
2023 17.63 1691st 1984 14.8%
2024 16.01 1721st 1959 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.54 849th 955 11.1%
2021 28.40 567th 742 23.6%
2022 23.29 818th 954 14.3%
2023 20.13 886th 970 8.7%
2024 22.70 811th 959 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.07 998th 1356 26.4%
2021 22.22 984th 1241 20.7%
2022 19.54 1113th 1369 18.7%
2023 16.97 1185th 1367 13.3%
2024 21.03 1078th 1363 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.92 133rd 339 60.8%
2021 37.70 183rd 277 33.9%
2022 40.73 246th 454 45.8%
2023 24.50 453rd 480 5.6%
2024 38.77 281st 486 42.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.50 415th 792 47.6%
2021 41.03 271st 548 50.5%
2022 38.11 421st 781 46.1%
2023 20.86 744th 805 7.6%
2024 29.80 555th 802 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.00 727th 1217 40.3%
2021 37.57 624th 1019 38.8%
2022 29.29 904th 1221 26.0%
2023 25.48 977th 1234 20.8%
2024 33.66 808th 1219 33.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.43 871st 1276 31.7%
2021 18.94 863rd 1017 15.1%
2022 24.41 971st 1286 24.5%
2023 18.34 1068th 1275 16.2%
2024 24.02 944th 1251 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.07 242nd 639 62.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.05 1039th 1296 19.8%
2021 22.50 849th 1048 19.0%
2022 16.32 1147th 1286 10.8%
2023 17.58 1118th 1292 13.5%
2024 19.05 1055th 1264 16.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.54 467th 639 26.9%
2021 27.63 407th 517 21.3%
2022 22.99 559th 662 15.6%
2023 20.24 580th 661 12.3%
2024 24.02 528th 643 17.9%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 6 14 0 525 2 1 0 0 548
2019 4 16 0 509 3 1 1 0 534
2020 3 27 0 474 5 2 1 0 512
2021 3 31 0 489 3 3 1 0 530
2022 1 35 0 450 0 0 1 0 487
2023 1 31 0 423 0 0 1 0 456

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 548 25.5 21.4 92.3
2019 534 30.0 17.8 88.4
2020 512 29.0 17.6 91.2
2021 530 n/a n/a n/a
2022 487 33.0 14.7 78.2
2023 456 32.0 14.2 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 Roberto Clemente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 548 25.5 21.4 92.3
2019 534 30.0 17.8 88.4
2020 512 29.0 17.6 91.2
2021 530 n/a n/a n/a
2022 487 33.0 14.7 78.2
2023 456 32.0 14.2 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 Roberto Clemente Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $741 (6.7%) $10,259 (93.3%) $11,000
2020 $846 (6.5%) $12,173 (93.5%) $13,018
2021 $966 (7.1%) $12,552 (92.9%) $13,518
2022 $966 (7.1%) $12,552 (92.9%) $13,518
2023 $433 (31.2%) $953 (68.8%) $1,386
2024 $1,866 (11.2%) $14,731 (88.8%) $16,598

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary

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 1851st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1897th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.6%
Ranks 998th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1185th of 1367 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary)15.91.9
 14%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)20.713.5
 7.2%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)8.58.5
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)6.82.1
 4.7%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)9.58.2
 1.3%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)4.82
 2.8%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)37.126.5
 10.6%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)14.13.3
 10.8%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)7.86.7
 1.1%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)2912
 17%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)20.96.9
 14%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)1918.9
 0.1%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)14.33.4
 10.9%
   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 Roberto Clemente Elementary)31.727.6
 4.1%
   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 Students534456
 14.6%
African American1631
 93.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic509423
 16.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White41
 75%
Two or More Races11


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Students at Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 7% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary.

Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.0% of Illinois elementary schools.


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