Overview
Bright Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 236 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
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Faptele cheie
SectorPublic
Tip de școală Regular
Nivelul Primary
Districtul DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
Orașul Chicago
ZIP60617
Charter School No
Școala Magnetică No
Titlul INo
NCES School ID170993000619
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment236
White4.2%
Hispanic / Latino33.9%
Black / African American61.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %72%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)