- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993001128
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #211 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 315
- students enrolled
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr ranks #211 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 170993001128 · Chicago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr 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 315
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
315 students
What this shows Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr compares
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.9%
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr is more 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 Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr'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 other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 19:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
How many students attend Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr?
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr?
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr ranks #211 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.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr, 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.