Enrollment
1,384
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Disney Elem Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Disney Elem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993000709
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Disney Elem Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #88 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,384
- students enrolled
Disney Elem Magnet School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Disney Elem Magnet School ranks #88 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Disney Elem Magnet School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Disney Elem Magnet School
Disney Elem Magnet School is a large combined-grade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 1,384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 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 96% of state schools at 1,384 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1384 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): Disney Elem Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 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 Disney Elem Magnet School.
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 Disney Elem Magnet School compares
Disney Elem Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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 1384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,384 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000709
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
White 11.8%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Disney Elem Magnet School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.3%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Disney Elem Magnet School.
$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 Disney Elem Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Disney Elem Magnet School'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
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Standard public school
1,316 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Disney Elem Magnet School
How many students attend Disney Elem Magnet School?
Disney Elem Magnet School has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Disney Elem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Disney Elem Magnet School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Disney Elem Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Disney Elem Magnet School is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Disney Elem Magnet School?
Disney Elem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Disney Elem Magnet School rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Disney Elem Magnet School ranks #88 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 Disney Elem Magnet School a good school?
Disney Elem Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Disney Elem Magnet School, 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.