IllinoisSchoolsHayt Elem School

Hayt Elem School

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students851
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
851
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Hayt Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 851 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% 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
ZIP60660
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000834

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment851
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino43.7%
Black / African American23.8%
Asian19.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
43.7%
Black
23.8%
Asian
19.0%
Two+
2.7%
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 %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)