At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
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
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Neil Elem School: 258 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
- 248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Neil Elem School
Neil 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 258 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 24th 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 Black (93%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 36.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Neil Elem School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 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
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 36.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88%
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black93%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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
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.
Fernwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
259 reported students
Hammond Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
259 reported students
Aldridge Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
257 reported students
James R Doolittle Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
257 reported students
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
260 reported students
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr
Elementary · Grades PK–08
256 reported students
Public schools near Neil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDade Elem Classical School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 207 | 0.3 mi |
| Dixon Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 412 | 0.6 mi |
| Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 300 | 0.6 mi |
| Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–06 | 216 | 0.6 mi |
| Ruggles Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 290 | 0.9 mi |
| Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 264 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Neil Elem School
What grades does Neil Elem School serve?
Neil 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 Neil Elem School?
Neil Elem School reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 248 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Neil Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 258 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 Neil Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Neil Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Neil Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88% 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 Neil Elem School in?
Neil 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 Neil Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McDade Elem Classical School (0.3 mi), Dixon Elem School (0.6 mi), Lenart Elem Regional Gifted Ctr (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.