At a glance
Reported students
1,107
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES: 1,107 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 1,097
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 1,107 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 15:1 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 (54.7%) and Black (43%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 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
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.5%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black43%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
CICS - Longwood Campus
Other · Grades 03–12
1,137 reported students
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter
Other · Grades KG–12
712 reported students
Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
417 reported students
Stock Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
194 reported students
Thomas Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
123 reported students
Catalpa Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter Other · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–12 | 712 | 1.8 mi |
| A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center Other · A E R O Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 3.6 mi |
| Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch Other · Charter · Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch | KG–12 | 873 | 3.6 mi |
| School District 123 Early Learning Center Other · Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 | PK–PK | 239 | 3.7 mi |
| CICS - Longwood Campus Other · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 03–12 | 1,137 | 3.9 mi |
| Thomas Early Childhood Center Other · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–PK | 123 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
What grades does Catalyst Charter - Maria ES serve?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES reported 1,107 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,097 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 1,107 students and 78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Catalyst Charter - Maria ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES 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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.5% 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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES in?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES 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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Charter (1.8 mi), A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center (3.6 mi), Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Park Charter Sch (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.