Enrollment
357
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus
Federal NCES profile for Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993006502Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #99 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 357
- students enrolled
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus ranks #99 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
71.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+410% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run heavy: 71.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 410% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Mount Greenwood Elem School (1,182 students): Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (71.4:1 vs 18.5:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus.
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 Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus compares
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 71.4:1 | ▲ 410% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
71.4:1
students per teacher
- 410% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus.
$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 Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus 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 Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~357 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus
How many students attend Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus?
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus is 71.4:1, which is 410% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 355% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus?
The largest demographic group at Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus is African American at 95.0% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus?
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus ranks #99 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 Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus a good school?
Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus, 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.
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