- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Federal NCES profile for Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993006451Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #90 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 97.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 390
- students enrolled
Learn Chtr - South Chicago 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 - South Chicago Campus ranks #90 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170993006451 · Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
390 enr · 97.5:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 390
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
390 students
What this shows Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus compares
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 | 97.5:1 | ▲ 596% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
97.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
97.5:1
students per teacher
- 596% 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
35.1%
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
$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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
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 Learn Chtr - South Chicago 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 - South Chicago Campus'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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
How many students attend Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is 97.5:1, which is 596% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 521% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
The largest demographic group at Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus ranks #90 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 Learn Chtr - South Chicago 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.