Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coles Elementary Language Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Coles Elementary Language Academy's student population of 251 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where learning is fun
Coles Elementary Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coles Elementary Language Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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What is Coles Elementary Language Academy's ranking?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coles Elementary Language Academy often compared to?
Coles Elementary Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hoyne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coles Elementary Language Academy?
251 students attend Coles Elementary Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Coles Elementary Language Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coles Elementary Language Academy?
Coles Elementary Language Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coles Elementary Language Academy offer ?
Coles Elementary Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coles Elementary Language Academy part of?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Coles Elementary Language Academy located?
Coles Elementary Language Academy is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025Overall Edward Coles is a great school the principals and teachers care about all of their students.Review Coles Elementary Language Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Overall Edward Coles is a great school the principals and teachers care about all of their students.
Review Coles Elementary Language Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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