IllinoisSchoolsBetty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch

Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch

PublicRegularCharterGrades 08
Chicago, Illinois · Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students293
Student:Teacher17.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
293
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 293 students. It is part of the Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBetty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60619
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170142406394

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment293
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian98.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
98.1%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)