- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chicago, IL
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
Federal NCES profile for Albany Park Multicultural Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170993004962
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Park Multicultural Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 243
- students enrolled
Albany Park Multicultural Elem has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Park Multicultural Elem ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993004962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Albany Park Multicultural Elem held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170993004962 · Chicago, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Albany Park Multicultural Elem held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Albany Park Multicultural Elem 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 243
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
243 students
What this shows Albany Park Multicultural Elem reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Park Multicultural Elem compares
Albany Park Multicultural Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
Asian 6.2%
White 4.1%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Albany Park Multicultural Elem 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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem 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 | Similar 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 Albany Park Multicultural Elem'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 middle schools in Chicago
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hernandez Middle School
Standard public school
720 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Middle School
Standard public school
532 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Madero Middle School
Standard public school
231 students 10:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Standard public school
191 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Standard public school
176 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
Standard public school
83 students 83:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Park Multicultural Elem
How many students attend Albany Park Multicultural Elem?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Park Multicultural Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Park Multicultural Elem is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Park Multicultural Elem?
The largest demographic group at Albany Park Multicultural Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Park Multicultural Elem?
Albany Park Multicultural Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Park Multicultural Elem rank among middle schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Park Multicultural Elem ranks #1 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Albany Park Multicultural Elem, 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.