Enrollment
831
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago, IL
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
Federal NCES profile for Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170993001123
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 102
- elementary schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 831
- students enrolled
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad ranks #11 of 102 elementary schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is a large elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 831 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 831 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 831 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 18.3:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students) and Taft High School (4,487 students) alongside Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad.
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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad compares
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 831 Top 10% in Illinois - larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993001123
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 29.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 831:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad.
$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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad 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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 18.3:1 students per teacher
Eberhart Elem School
Standard public school
1,011 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kipp One Academy
Standard public school
996 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Lyon Elem School
Standard public school
988 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Standard public school
921 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Bell Elem School
Standard public school
902 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad
How many students attend Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has 831 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
The largest demographic group at Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad rank among elementary schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad ranks #11 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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad a good school?
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more 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 Thorp O a Elem Scholastic Acad, 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.