At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–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
Carver Primary School: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Carver Primary School
Carver Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 467 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 15.1:1, 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 (98.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carver Primary School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black98.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ruiz Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
Burr Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
465 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Brighton Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
465 reported students
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Elementary · Grades KG–08
469 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
Public schools near Carver Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CICS - Bond Campus Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–06 | 279 | 0.2 mi |
| Aldridge Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 257 | 0.4 mi |
| Dubois Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 201 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Dolton SD 148 | KG–06 | 342 | 1 mi |
| Gen George Patton Elem School Elementary · Gen George Patton SD 133 | PK–08 | 184 | 1.6 mi |
| Owens Community Academy ES Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 340 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carver Primary School
What grades does Carver Primary School serve?
Carver Primary School reports grades PK–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 Carver Primary School?
Carver Primary School reported 467 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 404 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carver Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 467 students and 31 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 Carver Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carver Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Carver Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% 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 Carver Primary School in?
Carver Primary 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 Carver Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CICS - Bond Campus (0.2 mi), Aldridge Elem School (0.4 mi), Dubois Elem School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.