At a glance
Reported students
195
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School: 195 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.2:1 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
- 210
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 195 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to 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 (96.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.3%
- 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%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black96.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Schmid Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
195 reported students
Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
194 reported students
Lawndale Elem Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
191 reported students
Dubois Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
201 reported students
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
Elementary · Grades PK–08
203 reported students
Sherwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
204 reported students
Public schools near Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Magnet Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 336 | 0.4 mi |
| Warren Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 317 | 0.4 mi |
| Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 374 | 0.5 mi |
| McDowell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–05 | 112 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington H Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 273 | 0.7 mi |
| Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 225 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School
What grades does Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School serve?
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School reported 195 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 210 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 195 students and 16 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.3% 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School in?
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl 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 Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black Magnet Elem School (0.4 mi), Warren Elem School (0.4 mi), Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.