Enrollment
293
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Federal NCES profile for Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170142406394Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #65 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 293
- students enrolled
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch ranks #65 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch · Illinois
NCES ID 170142406394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mount Greenwood Elem School (1,182 students): Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.5:1).
Its district, Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch, also runs Barbara a Sizemore Campus (231 students).
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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch compares
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 92.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
How Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara a Sizemore Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
How many students attend Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
The largest demographic group at Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch is African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch ranks #65 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.
Is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch a good school?
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. 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 Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch?
Besides Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch, Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch also operates Barbara a Sizemore Campus (231 students). See the Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr Sch district page for the complete list.
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