Academy of St Benedict the African
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 215
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- Address
- 6020 S Laflin St
- Chicago, IL 60636
- Phone
- (773) 776-3316
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School Description
Academy of St Benedict the African enrolls 215 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8. It is located in Chicago, IL, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $38,625.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 178Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 7Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Full Day Schedule
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Academy of St Benedict PK-8 | 146 Students | 1.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
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Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 215
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 10.0Full-Time Teachers: 10
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.6
- Percent Minority Students: 86.5%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 103 (47.9%)
- Females: 112 (52.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 186 | 86.5% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | - | - |
White | - | - |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 29 | 13.5% |
Kindergarten | 22 | 10.2% |
1st Grade | 18 | 8.4% |
2nd Grade | 17 | 7.9% |
3rd Grade | 27 | 12.6% |
4th Grade | 20 | 9.3% |
5th Grade | 22 | 10.2% |
6th Grade | 20 | 9.3% |
7th Grade | 20 | 9.3% |
8th Grade | 20 | 9.3% |
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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