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National Teachers Elementary Academy vs. Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet

Should you attend National Teachers Elementary Academy or Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
National Teachers Elementary Academy
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
766 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at National Teachers Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at National Teachers Elementary Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at National Teachers Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at National Teachers Elementary Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1582 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#3003 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of National Teachers Elementary Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in IL)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at National Teachers Elementary Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at National Teachers Elementary Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of National Teachers Elementary Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
47
Kindergarten Students
85
27
Grade 1 Students
83
38
Grade 2 Students
80
27
Grade 3 Students
81
34
Grade 4 Students
86
40
Grade 5 Students
83
36
Grade 6 Students
89
45
Grade 7 Students
66
48
Grade 8 Students
63
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at National Teachers Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at National Teachers Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
73%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at National Teachers Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at National Teachers Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at National Teachers Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of National Teachers Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at National Teachers Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
(11-12 School Year Data)
10%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at National Teachers Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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