At a glance
Reported students
364
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Cassell Elem School: 364 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
10.4:1 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
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Cassell Elem School
Cassell 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 364 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below 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 White (65.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cassell Elem School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.8%
- 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
- White65.7%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Ariel Elem Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
Namaste Elem Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
364 reported students
Lara Elem Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
362 reported students
Randolph Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Parker Elem Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Grimes Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
368 reported students
Public schools near Cassell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Greenwood Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 1,182 | 0.6 mi |
| Meadow Lane School Elementary · Atwood Heights SD 125 | 03–05 | 197 | 0.7 mi |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 01–08 | 222 | 0.8 mi |
| Clissold Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 508 | 1.3 mi |
| Lawn Manor School Elementary · Atwood Heights SD 125 | PK–02 | 210 | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Creek Elem School Elementary · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 | KG–06 | 652 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cassell Elem School
What grades does Cassell Elem School serve?
Cassell 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 Cassell Elem School?
Cassell Elem School reported 364 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cassell Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 364 students and 35 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 Cassell Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cassell Elem 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 Cassell Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.8% 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 Cassell Elem School in?
Cassell 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 Cassell Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Greenwood Elem School (0.6 mi), Meadow Lane School (0.7 mi), Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.