At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy: 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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 281 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 (93.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- 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%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black93.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Elementary · Grades PK–08
280 reported students
Carter Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
279 reported students
Mann Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
283 reported students
Brown R Elem Community Acad
Elementary · Grades PK–08
279 reported students
Parkside Elem Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
283 reported students
Joplin Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
283 reported students
Public schools near Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn Community Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 324 | 0.2 mi |
| Carroll Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 411 | 0.4 mi |
| Dawes Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 926 | 0.6 mi |
| CICS - Wrightwood Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 614 | 0.7 mi |
| Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 463 | 0.8 mi |
| Northwest School Elementary · Evergreen Park ESD 124 | PK–05 | 242 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
What grades does Owen Elem Scholastic Academy serve?
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy?
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 281 students and 22 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy in?
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy 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 Owen Elem Scholastic Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ashburn Community Elem School (0.2 mi), Carroll Elem School (0.4 mi), Dawes Elem School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.