At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Till Elem Math & Science Academy: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.3:1 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
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Till Elem Math & Science 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 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (88.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Till Elem Math & Science Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.25 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
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- 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%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black88.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 - Carlos Fuentes Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
370 reported students
Grimes Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
368 reported students
Randolph Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Fiske Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
373 reported students
Parker Elem Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
374 reported students
Public schools near Till Elem Math & Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulles Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 651 | 0.5 mi |
| Wadsworth Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 487 | 0.6 mi |
| Park Manor Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 313 | 0.6 mi |
| Fiske Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 373 | 0.7 mi |
| Brownell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–06 | 165 | 0.7 mi |
| Woodlawn Elem Community School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–06 | 167 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Till Elem Math & Science Academy
What grades does Till Elem Math & Science Academy serve?
Till Elem Math & Science 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy?
Till Elem Math & Science Academy reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Till Elem Math & Science Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 370 students and 24.25 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Till Elem Math & Science 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy in?
Till Elem Math & Science 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dulles Elem School (0.5 mi), Wadsworth Elem School (0.6 mi), Park Manor Elem School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.