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Azuela Elem School

Grades KG–08 · Elementary · Chicago, IL · NCES 170993006131

At a glance

Reported students

690

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois elementary enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

411

Azuela Elem School: 690 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

16.8:1 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
716
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1

What the reported data says about Azuela Elem School

Azuela 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 690 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 (97.2%) and White (1.2%). English learners represent 39.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Azuela Elem School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
39.5%
Students with disabilities
11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
79.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White1.2%
  • Hispanic97.2%
  • Black0.7%
  • Asian0.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.1%

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.

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Public schools near Azuela 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lee Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

KG–085810.6 mi
Grimes Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

PK–083681 mi
Hurley Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

PK–087481.1 mi
Pasteur Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

PK–046201.2 mi
Peck Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

PK–047771.6 mi
Eberhart Elem School

Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299

PK–081,0111.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Azuela Elem School

What grades does Azuela Elem School serve?

Azuela 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 Azuela Elem School?

Azuela Elem School reported 690 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Azuela Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 690 students and 41 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 Azuela Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Azuela Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Azuela Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

79.4% 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 Azuela Elem School in?

Azuela 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 Azuela Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lee Elem School (0.6 mi), Grimes Elem School (1 mi), Hurley Elem School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.