Enrollment
1,304
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993001181
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #313 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,304
- students enrolled
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies ranks #313 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is a large combined-grade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 1,304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1304 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chicago's public schools, it stands alongside Lane Technical High School (4,604 students): Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.4:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies compares
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,304 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 83.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993001181
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 28.8%
Asian 25.3%
White 9.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies 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 Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 16:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies
How many students attend Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies ranks #313 of 394 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 schools in Chicago on the city page.
Is Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies a good school?
Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Armstrong G Elem Intl Studies, 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.