School overview
At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
M–M
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
52th percentile
Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
81
Speed Independence Elem Sch: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Speed Independence Elem Sch
Speed Independence Elem Sch is a public other school serving grades M–M in Chicago Heights. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Speed SEJA #802. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 282 other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 45.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, above the Illinois median of 9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49%) and White (18.4%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Speed Independence Elem Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 98%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.4%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black49%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Speed SEJA #802
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL)
Other · Grades M–M
26 reported students
Speed Independence High School
Other · Grades M–M
Not reported reported students
Speed Program for Adaptive Learn
Other · Grades M–M
113 reported students
Speed Early Learning Center
Other · Grades M–M
127 reported students