IllinoisSchoolsChicago Academy Elem School

Chicago Academy Elem School

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students548
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch63%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
548
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
63%+9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Chicago Academy Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 548 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60634
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993004286

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment548
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino72.4%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
72.4%
Black
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
0.9%
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 %63%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)