- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993006590
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #12 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 458
- students enrolled
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch ranks #12 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 170993006590 · Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bronzeville Classical 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 458
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
458 students
What this shows Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch compares
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is a growing 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.8%
White 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronzeville Classical 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch
How many students attend Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch?
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is 20.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch?
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch ranks #12 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 Bronzeville Classical 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.