At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.4:1 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
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (91.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.8%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black91.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.3%
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.
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Elementary · Grades PK–08
390 reported students
Carnegie Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
389 reported students
Kanoon Elem Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
389 reported students
Ashe Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
387 reported students
Westcott Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
387 reported students
Lavizzo Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
394 reported students
Public schools near LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp J N Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 296 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mireles Elem Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 546 | 0.4 mi |
| Sullivan Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 439 | 0.8 mi |
| Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 315 | 0.9 mi |
| Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 538 | 1 mi |
| Hoyne Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 230 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus
What grades does LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus serve?
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 390 students and 27 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 LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% 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 LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus in?
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus 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 LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thorp J N Elem School (under 0.1 mi), Mireles Elem Academy (0.4 mi), Sullivan Elem School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.