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Edwards Elem School

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,209
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Edwards Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,209
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
76%+22.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Edwards Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,209 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60632
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000744

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,209
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino95.2%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
95.2%
Black
0.8%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)