The George Rogers Clark Elementary School located at 1045 S. Monitor Ave., teaches preschool through eighth grade students in the community of Austin. The school focuses on the Common Core subjects, biliteracy and academic achievement, according to its mission statement.
Kindergarten through second grade students improve their reading using the Learning A-Z computer application, accessible online for reading and listening exercises and comprehension quizzes. Through the PATHS curriculum, students enjoy two or more 20- to 30-minute weekly sessions of positive behavioral, psychological and social reinforcement.
Students also use software programs such as Compass Learning, Study Island and Achieve 3000.
Enrichment opportunities allow students to participate in the Chicago Children's Choir, Hubbard Street Dance Program and numerous science and extracurricular organizations, including the People's Gas Science Fair Club. Flying the red-and-black school colors proudly, Rogers Clark's Cougars compete in basketball, cross country, football, softball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field.
Clark G R Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1045 S Monitor Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Natasha Lynette Buckner
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
91:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.8%
Female
43.2%
Black
54.8%
Hispanic
35.5%
White
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/30/2017
Went here for elementary school. Has an awesome arts program but there math and science academics could have been a lot better.
10/16/2013
G.R Clark has been an amazing school for my daughter who never wanted to get up for school. She gets up now with no problem,she is excited, she is definitely being challenged here and i love it because she is very smart! The principal is very nice and attentive to your concerns. The building is brig...
9/21/2011
Horrible school in a terrible neighborhood. Dangerous for students to attend. Went down hill quickly!!!!
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$266,294
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,057 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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