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Columbia Explorers Elem Academy

4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Ranked 509 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Chicago
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Columbia Explorers Elem Academy

4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

About Columbia Explorers Elem Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 25% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
725
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.55%
Asian 0.97%
Hispanic 97.66%
Black 0.55%
Two+ Races 0.14%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
0.55%
Asian
0.97%
Hispanic
97.66%
Black
0.55%
Two+ Races
0.14%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 725
50.34%
365 Female
49.66%
360 Male

Student Population

725 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

725 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Columbia Explorers Elem Academy Contact Information

Address

4520 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

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Phone

(773) 535-4050

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TOP 509 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Columbia Explorers Elem Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy held a successful science and engineering fair recently where students presented creative solutions to environmental problems. There was also a day of community outreach, where the school built stronger connections with local groups to improve student learning materials. Teachers have been acknowledged for their dedication to implementing new collaborative learning strategies that have led to a significant increase in classroom engagement.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of technology devices does Columbia Explorers Elem Academy provide for students to use for their daily classroom assignments?

Ans. Every student at Columbia Explorers Elem Academy is provided with an iPad or Chromebook to use in completing their daily digital classwork assignments.

Q2. Does Columbia Explorers Elem Academy have a counselor to assist students with mental health and emotional well-being?

Ans. Yes, Columbia Explorers Elem Academy has a full-time certified counselor on staff.

Q3. What is Columbia Explorers Elem Academy’s safe dismissal policy for afternoon bus riders in extreme winter weather or blizzard conditions?

Ans. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy bus riders are held inside during extreme weather until their specific route number is called for boarding.

Q4. Are parents encouraged and welcomed to attend and participate in monthly school budget planning sessions at Columbia Explorers Elem Academy?

Ans. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy encourages parents to attend the Local School Council meetings to review and discuss budget plans.

Q5. What are some healthy nut free snacks allowed for afternoon snack breaks at Columbia Explorers Elem Academy?

Ans. Columbia Explorers Elem Academy approved snacks include fresh fruits, vegetable sticks, whole grain crackers and allergy safe pre-packaged snacks.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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