At a glance
Reported students
831
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad: 831 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.6:1 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
- 798
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 831 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (54.5%) and White (29.1%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.1%
- 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
- White29.1%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black8.1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.9%
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
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.
Jamieson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
825 reported students
Ogden Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
819 reported students
Lloyd Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
844 reported students
Falconer Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
846 reported students
South Loop Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
847 reported students
Twain Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
850 reported students
Public schools near Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Academy Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 548 | 0.4 mi |
| Reinberg Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 768 | 0.6 mi |
| Smyser Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 773 | 0.8 mi |
| Camras Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 702 | 1 mi |
| Lyon Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 988 | 1 mi |
| Portage Park Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 933 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
What grades does Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad serve?
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad reports grades KG–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 Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad?
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad reported 831 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 798 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 831 students and 57 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 Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad 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 Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.1% 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 Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad in?
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad 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 Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chicago Academy Elem School (0.4 mi), Reinberg Elem School (0.6 mi), Smyser Elem School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.