Near North Elementary School (Closed 2014)

739 North Ada St
Chicago, IL 60642

Near North Elementary School serves 87 students in grades 2-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Near North Elementary School
2	2
3	8
4	11
5	13
6	18
7	12
8	23

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Total Students

87 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School
2023	87
2022	87
2021	87
2020	87
2019	87
2018	87
2017	87
2016	87
2015	87
2013	87
2012	90
2011	92
2010	62

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Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School
2023	16
2022	16
2021	16
2020	16
2019	16
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	16
2013	16
2012	11
2011	15
2010	20

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This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	5:1	14:1	15:1
2022	5:1	14:1	16:1
2021	5:1	15:1	134:1
2020	5:1	15:1	18:1
2019	5:1	15:1	18:1
2018	5:1	16:1	20:1
2017	5:1	15:1	20:1
2016	5:1	16:1	19:1
2015	5:1	16:1	17:1
2013	5:1	13:1	15:1
2012	8:1	16:1	18:1
2011	6:1	16:1	18:1
2010	3:1	16:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

26%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	26%	27%	44%
2022	26%	27%	44%
2021	26%	27%	44%
2020	26%	26%	44%
2019	26%	26%	44%
2018	27%	26%	45%
2017	27%	26%	45%
2016	27%	26%	44%
2015	27%	25%	41%
2013	27%	24%	46%
2012	34%	24%	44%
2011	28%	23%	44%
2010	37%	22%	42%

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Black

69%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	69%	17%	41%
2022	69%	17%	41%
2021	69%	17%	41%
2020	69%	17%	41%
2019	69%	17%	41%
2018	69%	17%	41%
2017	69%	17%	41%
2016	69%	17%	42%
2015	69%	17%	38%
2013	69%	18%	40%
2012	61%	18%	42%
2011	63%	18%	43%
2010	53%	20%	45%

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White

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	4%	45%	9%
2022	4%	47%	9%
2021	4%	47%	9%
2020	4%	48%	9%
2019	4%	48%	9%
2018	3%	49%	9%
2017	3%	49%	9%
2016	3%	49%	9%
2015	3%	49%	11%
2013	3%	50%	9%
2012	4%	51%	9%
2011	8%	51%	9%
2010	10%	53%	9%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	1%	4%	2%
2022	1%	4%	2%
2021	1%	4%	1%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	0.46	0.70	0.63
2022	0.46	0.68	0.63
2021	0.46	0.68	0.63
2020	0.46	0.68	0.63
2019	0.46	0.68	0.63
2018	0.45	0.67	0.62
2017	0.45	0.67	0.62
2016	0.45	0.67	0.62
2015	0.45	0.67	0.59
2013	0.46	0.66	0.63
2012	0.52	0.65	0.63
2011	0.52	0.66	0.62
2010	0.58	0.64	0.62

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Eligible for

97%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	97%	43%	74%
2022	97%	43%	74%
2021	97%	44%	74%
2020	97%	47%	80%
2019	97%	47%	80%
2018	96%	46%	83%
2017	96%	46%	83%
2016	96%	47%	83%
2015	96%	52%	86%
2013	97%	45%	81%
2012	49%	21%	41%
2011	90%	39%	70%
2010	87%	37%	70%

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Eligible for (11-12)

46%

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	Near North Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2012	46%	27%	46%
2011	7%	5%	6%
2010	8%	6%	7%
2008	5%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Near North Elementary School?

87 students attend Near North Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Near North Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Near North Elementary School?

Near North Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Near North Elementary School offer ?

Near North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8

What school district is Near North Elementary School part of?

Near North Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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