Colemon J Elem Academy
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,125th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 47%· Stable
Colemon J Elem Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Colemon J Elem Academy 1,125th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 47th in 2025.
Colemon J Elem Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Colemon J Elem Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 179 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.1% | 94.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 5.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Colemon J Elem Academy
Typical home value $231K in zip 60643 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Colemon J Elem Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5White Elem Career AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away1,102nd of 2,105
ELA 42% - 2Whistler Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away1,710th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 14% - 2Higgins Elem Community AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away1,772nd of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 11% - –Burr Oak AcademyCalumet Public SD 132 · 0.6 mi away
- 2Burr Oak Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 0.7 mi away1,889th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 11% - 2Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,798th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 13% - 3Esmond Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away1,682nd of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 25% - 4Paul Revere Primary SchoolCook County SD 130 · 1.2 mi away1,464th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Colemon J Elem Academy in?
Colemon J Elem Academy is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Colemon J Elem Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Colemon J Elem Academy 1,125th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Colemon J Elem Academy?
Black 94%, Hispanic 5% (179 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Colemon J Elem Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60643 is $231K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.