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Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students272
Student:Teacher9.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
272
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
96%+42.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 272 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
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60609
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000706

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment272
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian92.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
92.0%
Two+
0.3%
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 %96%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)