At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
CICS - Avalon/South Shore: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
27.6:1 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
- 484
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about CICS - Avalon/South Shore
CICS - Avalon/South Shore 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 469 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.6:1, 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 (98.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking CICS - Avalon/South Shore
- 1How do the reported 27.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black98.1%
- Asian0.2%
- 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.
Carver Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
Ruiz Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
472 reported students
Barry Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
473 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
Public schools near CICS - Avalon/South Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Park Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 225 | 0.4 mi |
| Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 225 | 0.4 mi |
| McDowell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–05 | 112 | 0.7 mi |
| Ashe Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 387 | 0.7 mi |
| Mann Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 283 | 0.8 mi |
| Betty Shabazz International Charter School Elementary · Charter · Betty Shabazz International Charter School | KG–08 | 293 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about CICS - Avalon/South Shore
What grades does CICS - Avalon/South Shore serve?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 484 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
The calculated ratio is 27.6:1, based on 469 students and 17 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore a public, charter, or magnet school?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.2% 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore in?
CICS - Avalon/South Shore 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 CICS - Avalon/South Shore?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Avalon Park Elem School (0.4 mi), Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice (0.4 mi), McDowell Elem School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.