At a glance
Reported students
1,089
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–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
Locke J Elem School: 1,089 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 1,062
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Locke J Elem School
Locke J 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 1,089 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 14.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (80.1%) and White (14%). English learners represent 41.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Locke J Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.75 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
- 41.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- 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
- White14%
- Hispanic80.1%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.2%
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.
Bridge Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,100 reported students
Haugan Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,065 reported students
Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,116 reported students
Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,119 reported students
Hanson Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,125 reported students
Clinton Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,050 reported students
Public schools near Locke J 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 988 | 1 mi |
| Belmont-Cragin Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 518 | 1 mi |
| John Mills Elem School Elementary · Elmwood Park CUSD 401 | PK–05 | 711 | 1 mi |
| Acero Chtr Sch Newtwork - Roberto Clemente Elem School Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Dever Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 733 | 1.1 mi |
| Elmwood Elem School Elementary · Elmwood Park CUSD 401 | KG–05 | 567 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Locke J Elem School
What grades does Locke J Elem School serve?
Locke J 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 Locke J Elem School?
Locke J Elem School reported 1,089 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 1,062 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Locke J Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 1,089 students and 76.75 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 Locke J Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Locke J 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 Locke J Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.3% 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 Locke J Elem School in?
Locke J 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 Locke J Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lyon Elem School (1 mi), Belmont-Cragin Elem School (1 mi), John Mills Elem School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.