IllinoisSchoolsMinnie Minoso Academy

Minnie Minoso Academy

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students304
Student:Teacher10.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
304
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
90%+36.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Minnie Minoso Academy is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 304 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
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% 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
ZIP60609
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000952

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment304
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino31.7%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races1.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
31.7%
Black
5.1%
Asian
42.9%
Two+
1.5%
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 %90%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)