- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993004944
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 265
- students enrolled
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr ranks #4 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993004944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 170993004944 · Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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 265
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
265 students
What this shows Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr compares
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 18.9%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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 Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr'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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
How many students attend Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr ranks #4 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 Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr, 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.