At a glance
Reported students
528
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School: 528 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.5:1 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
- 524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar 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 528 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (98.1%) and White (1.3%). English learners represent 61.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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
- 61.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White1.3%
- Hispanic98.1%
- Black0.6%
- 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.
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Elementary · Grades KG–08
528 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - PFC Omar E Torres Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
528 reported students
Zapata Elem Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
524 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
532 reported students
Swift Elem Specialty School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
533 reported students
McAuliffe Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
523 reported students
Public schools near Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 885 | 0.3 mi |
| Sandoval Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–05 | 736 | 0.6 mi |
| Columbia Explorers Elem Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 718 | 0.7 mi |
| Acero Chtr Sch Network - Officer Donald J Marquez Elem Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 508 | 0.8 mi |
| Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Elem Sch Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 266 | 0.8 mi |
| Edwards Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 1,209 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School serve?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar 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 - Jovita Idar Elem School?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 528 students and 28.5 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 - Jovita Idar Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar 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 - Jovita Idar Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.4% 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 - Jovita Idar Elem School in?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar 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 - Jovita Idar Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sawyer Elem School (0.3 mi), Sandoval Elem School (0.6 mi), Columbia Explorers Elem Academy (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.