At a glance
Reported students
533
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Swift Elem Specialty School: 533 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
11.3:1 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
- 494
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Swift Elem Specialty School
Swift Elem Specialty 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 533 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (33.4%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 48% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Swift Elem Specialty School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 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
- 48%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- 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
- White15%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black25%
- Asian23.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Acero Chtr Sch Network - SPC Daniel Zizumbo Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
532 reported students
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Elementary · Grades KG–08
528 reported students
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
Elementary · Grades KG–08
538 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Jovita Idar Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
528 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - PFC Omar E Torres Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
528 reported students
Reilly Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
539 reported students
Public schools near Swift Elem Specialty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peirce Elem Intl Studies School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 1,116 | 0.6 mi |
| Hayt Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 851 | 0.6 mi |
| Asian Human Services -Passage Chrtr Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 379 | 0.8 mi |
| Goudy Technology Academy Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 491 | 0.9 mi |
| Kilmer Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 790 | 1.2 mi |
| McCutcheon Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 326 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Swift Elem Specialty School
What grades does Swift Elem Specialty School serve?
Swift Elem Specialty 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 Swift Elem Specialty School?
Swift Elem Specialty School reported 533 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 494 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Swift Elem Specialty School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 533 students and 47 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 Swift Elem Specialty School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Swift Elem Specialty 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 Swift Elem Specialty School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% 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 Swift Elem Specialty School in?
Swift Elem Specialty 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 Swift Elem Specialty School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peirce Elem Intl Studies School (0.6 mi), Hayt Elem School (0.6 mi), Asian Human Services -Passage Chrtr (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.