Enrollment
427
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170993001101
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch — Chicago, IL
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch reports 427 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 427 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 85.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $25,599 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.8% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
85.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,599
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 427 Top 59% in Illinois — larger than 41% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170993001101
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 427:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 85.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 47
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch.
$25,599
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
How many students attend Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch has 427 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch is African American at 83.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.