At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
913
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
57%+3.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Peterson Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 913 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60625
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001033
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment913
White25.5%
Hispanic / Latino36.6%
Black / African American6.2%
Asian26.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
25.5%
Hispanic
36.6%
Black
6.2%
Asian
26.9%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.