At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
14.5:1 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
- 333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl 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 423 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 Black (48.9%) and White (20.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.25 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
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- 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
- White20.3%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black48.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial9.5%
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.
Disney II Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
422 reported students
Lewis Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
427 reported students
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
427 reported students
Depriest Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
419 reported students
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
428 reported students
Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
428 reported students
Public schools near Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William H Brown STEM Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 232 | 0.3 mi |
| Dett Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 326 | 0.3 mi |
| Rudolph Elem Learning Center Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 22 | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 446 | 0.7 mi |
| Talcott Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 487 | 0.7 mi |
| Otis Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 356 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
What grades does Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl serve?
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl 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 Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 333 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 423 students and 29.25 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 Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl a public, charter, or magnet school?
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl 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 Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.5% 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 Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl in?
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl 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 Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William H Brown STEM Magnet Elementary School (0.3 mi), Dett Elem School (0.3 mi), Rudolph Elem Learning Center (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.