At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386.5
A J Katzenmaier Academy: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about A J Katzenmaier Academy
A J Katzenmaier Academy is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in North Chicago. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Chicago SD 187. NCES reports 387 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 (59.7%) and Black (32%). English learners represent 49.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking A J Katzenmaier Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black32%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 North Chicago SD 187
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forrestal Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
386 reported students
Evelyn Alexander School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
354 reported students
LEARN 10 Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
297 reported students
LEARN Charter Sch 6 North Chicago Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08
503 reported students
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
211 reported students
Neal Math Science Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
Public schools near A J Katzenmaier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEARN 10 Charter School Elementary · Charter · North Chicago SD 187 | KG–08 | 297 | 0.9 mi |
| Lyon Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | KG–05 | 430 | 1.3 mi |
| Evelyn Alexander School Elementary · North Chicago SD 187 | KG–03 | 354 | 1.4 mi |
| Forrestal Elem School Elementary · North Chicago SD 187 | KG–03 | 386 | 1.7 mi |
| LEARN Charter Sch 6 North Chicago Campus Elementary · Charter · North Chicago SD 187 | KG–08 | 503 | 1.7 mi |
| Carman-Buckner Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | PK–05 | 509 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A J Katzenmaier Academy
What grades does A J Katzenmaier Academy serve?
A J Katzenmaier Academy reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Chicago SD 187.
How many students attend A J Katzenmaier Academy?
A J Katzenmaier Academy reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A J Katzenmaier Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 387 students and 26 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 A J Katzenmaier Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Chicago SD 187 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A J Katzenmaier Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% 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 A J Katzenmaier Academy in?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is part of North Chicago SD 187, based in North Chicago, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A J Katzenmaier Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LEARN 10 Charter School (0.9 mi), Lyon Magnet Elementary School (1.3 mi), Evelyn Alexander School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.