IllinoisSchoolsMcDade Elem Classical School

McDade Elem Classical School

PublicRegularGrades 08
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students207
Student:Teacher17.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch36%
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

McDade Elem Classical School's enrollment is predominantly asian (90.6%).

207students
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino1.1%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian90.6%
American Indian / AN1.1%
Two or More4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.