At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
241
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
57%+3.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 241 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)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60643
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001131
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment241
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian97.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
97.4%
Two+
1.1%
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.