Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hay Elementary Community 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 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hay Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hay Elementary Community Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hay Elementary Community 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 Hay Elementary Community Academy is 0.40, 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)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
74%
17%
White
1%
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 (11-12)
41%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hay Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Hay Elementary Community Academy is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 Hay Elementary Community Academy?
262 students attend Hay Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hay Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hay Elementary Community Academy?
Hay Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hay Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Hay Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hay Elementary Community Academy part of?
Hay Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hay Elementary Community Academy located?
Hay Elementary Community Academy is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for students in Grades Kindergarten - 8th Grade!
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School for students in Preschool!
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
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