At a glance
Reported students
465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School: 465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
15.2:1 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
- 532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (98.3%) and White (0.9%). English learners represent 53% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 53%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic98.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burr Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
465 reported students
Carver Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
Prescott Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
463 reported students
Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
463 reported students
Ruiz Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
Haines Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
461 reported students
Public schools near Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shields Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–04 | 439 | 0.3 mi |
| Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 658 | 0.3 mi |
| Acero Chtr Sch Network - Officer Donald J Marquez Elem Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 508 | 0.4 mi |
| Columbia Explorers Elem Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 718 | 0.6 mi |
| Acero Chtr Sch Network- Sandra Cisneros Elem School Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 326 | 0.7 mi |
| Davis N Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 540 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School serve?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 532 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 465 students and 30.5 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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School 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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.1% 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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School in?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shields Elem School (0.3 mi), Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy (0.3 mi), Acero Chtr Sch Network - Officer Donald J Marquez Elem (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.