IllinoisSchoolsTurner-Drew Elem Language Academy

Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy

PublicRegularGrades 08
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students194
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
194
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+24.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 194 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
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60620
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000628

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment194
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian97.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
97.2%
Two+
0.9%
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 %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)