At a glance
Reported students
231
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262
Barbara A Sizemore Campus: 231 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chicago. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Betty Shabazz International Charter School. NCES reports 231 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (96.5%) and multiracial (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barbara A Sizemore Campus
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black96.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Elem Community Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 367 | 0.3 mi |
| Kershaw Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 226 | 0.4 mi |
| Mays Elem Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 277 | 0.6 mi |
| Brownell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–06 | 165 | 0.7 mi |
| King Academy of Social Justice Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 213 | 0.8 mi |
| CICS - Washington Pk Campus Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 493 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barbara A Sizemore Campus
What grades does Barbara A Sizemore Campus serve?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Betty Shabazz International Charter School.
How many students attend Barbara A Sizemore Campus?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus reported 231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barbara A Sizemore Campus?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 231 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barbara A Sizemore Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barbara A Sizemore Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barbara A Sizemore Campus in?
Barbara A Sizemore Campus is part of Betty Shabazz International Charter School, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barbara A Sizemore Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parker Elem Community Academy (0.3 mi), Kershaw Elem School (0.4 mi), Mays Elem Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.