Ariel Community Academy

Schools That Work

Ariel Community Academy

Public, Urban

Grades K-8

Chicago, IL

OUTCOMES

Since 2002, Ariel has consistently outperformed their district, Chicago Public Schools, on the percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards in math, reading, and science.

Since 2007, the school has outperformed the entire state of Illinois every year.

Among the school’s alumni, 97% have graduated from high school. 65% of those students have enrolled in two-or four-year colleges.

Financial Literacy
An Early Start on Financial Literacy Pays Off
Teaching about finance begins in kindergarten at Ariel Community Academy, a public K-8 school on the south side of Chicago, with the goal of helping students develop real-world decision-making skills that will guide them later in life.
Financial Literacy
Getting an Early Start on Financial Literacy
A financial-literacy curriculum provides real-world context for learning and helps students directly connect school with their future goals.
Financial Literacy
Infographic: The Value of Financial Literacy
Students who learn financial literacy skills gain a wealth of knowledge that will yield returns well into their future.
Integrated Studies
Resources and Lesson Plans for Financial Literacy
Educators from Ariel Community Academy, in Chicago, have provided lesson plans and web resources to help you get started.
Nana Gilbertson

Schools That Work

Ariel Community Academy

OUTCOMES

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Getting an Early Start on Financial Literacy

Infographic: The Value of Financial Literacy

Resources and Lesson Plans for Financial Literacy

An Early Start on Financial Literacy Pays Off