At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502
Drexel Elem School: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.7:1 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
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Drexel Elem School
Drexel Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Cicero. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Cicero SD 99. NCES reports 396 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (97.5%) and Black (1.5%). English learners represent 64.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Drexel Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 64.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic97.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Cicero SD 99
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
T Roosevelt Elem School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
450 reported students
Liberty Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
453 reported students
Goodwin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
502 reported students
Columbus West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
534 reported students
Cicero West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
557 reported students
Sherlock Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
583 reported students
Public schools near Drexel Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus West Elementary School Elementary · Cicero SD 99 | PK–03 | 534 | 0.6 mi |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 717 | 0.8 mi |
| Academy for Global Citizenship Elementary · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 486 | 1.1 mi |
| Goodwin Elementary School Elementary · Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 502 | 1.3 mi |
| Hearst Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 285 | 1.4 mi |
| Pershing Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100 | PK–05 | 418 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Drexel Elem School
What grades does Drexel Elem School serve?
Drexel Elem School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cicero SD 99.
How many students attend Drexel Elem School?
Drexel Elem School reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 426 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Drexel Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 396 students and 29 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 Drexel Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Drexel Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cicero SD 99 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Drexel Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Drexel Elem School in?
Drexel Elem School is part of Cicero SD 99, based in Cicero, IL, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Drexel Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus West Elementary School (0.6 mi), Abe Lincoln Elem School (0.8 mi), Academy for Global Citizenship (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.