- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993006482Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #25 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 98
- students enrolled
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch ranks #25 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-27.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 170993006482 · Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
98 enr · 5.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-27.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 98
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
98 students
What this shows Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch compares
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 63% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mount Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
1,182 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Eberhart Elem School
Standard public school
1,011 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Kipp One Academy
Standard public school
996 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Lyon Elem School
Standard public school
988 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Standard public school
921 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Bell Elem School
Standard public school
902 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
How many students attend Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch has 98 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is 5.2:1, which is 63% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch ranks #25 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.