At a glance
Reported students
1,194
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Healy Elem School: 1,194 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
16.8:1 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
- 1,271
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Healy Elem School
Healy 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 1,194 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 Asian (74.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%). English learners represent 28.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Healy Elem School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 71 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 1.5 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
- 28.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- 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
- White5.1%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black3.4%
- Asian74.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.1%
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
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.
Mount Greenwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,182 reported students
Stevenson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,206 reported students
Edwards Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,209 reported students
Skinner Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,139 reported students
Hanson Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,125 reported students
Dirksen Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,263 reported students
Public schools near Healy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 528 | 0.3 mi |
| Ward J Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 500 | 0.4 mi |
| Armour Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 255 | 0.6 mi |
| Minnie Minoso Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 304 | 0.6 mi |
| Holden Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 407 | 0.7 mi |
| Drake Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 302 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Healy Elem School
What grades does Healy Elem School serve?
Healy 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 Healy Elem School?
Healy Elem School reported 1,194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,271 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Healy Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 1,194 students and 71 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 Healy Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Healy 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 Healy Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.2% 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 Healy Elem School in?
Healy 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 Healy Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad (0.3 mi), Ward J Elem School (0.4 mi), Armour Elem School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.