At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
310
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Irving Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 310 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% 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
ZIP60612
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000867
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment310
White3.9%
Hispanic / Latino20.3%
Black / African American74.2%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.9%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
74.2%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
0.6%
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.