- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Federal NCES profile for Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993001065
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #50 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 351
- students enrolled
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School ranks #50 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 170993001065 · Chicago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School 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 351
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
351 students
What this shows Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School compares
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School 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 Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School 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 Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School'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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
How many students attend Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
The largest demographic group at Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School ranks #50 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 Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec 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.