Clark G R Elem School in Chicago, IL

At a glance

Reported students

134

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

6th percentile

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

District median enrollment

411

Clark G R Elem School: 134 reported students.

State peer staffing position

8th percentile

9.6:1 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: 166
Teachers (FTE): 19
Student–teacher ratio: 8.7:1

What the reported data says about Clark G R Elem School

Clark G R Elem 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 134 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.7%) and Black (43.3%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Clark G R Elem School

1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 15.1%
Students with disabilities: 9.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 80.6%
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

White5.2%
Hispanic50.7%
Black43.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.7%

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 Clark G R 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
Warren Park School Elementary · Cicero SD 99	PK–06	695	0.3 mi
Daniel Burnham Elem School Elementary · Cicero SD 99	KG–02	185	0.4 mi
Irving Elem School Elementary · Oak Park ESD 97	KG–05	509	0.7 mi
Depriest Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299	PK–08	419	0.7 mi
Longfellow Elem School Elementary · Oak Park ESD 97	PK–05	524	0.8 mi
Karel Havlicek Elem School Elementary · Berwyn North SD 98	PK–05	490	0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Clark G R Elem School

What grades does Clark G R Elem School serve?

Clark G R Elem 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 Clark G R Elem School?

Clark G R Elem School reported 134 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 166 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Clark G R Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 134 students and 14 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 Clark G R Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Clark G R 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 Clark G R Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

80.6% 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 Clark G R Elem School in?

Clark G R 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 Clark G R Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Park School (0.3 mi), Daniel Burnham Elem School (0.4 mi), Irving Elem School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.