Overview
Smith W Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 340 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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Sgìre SgìreChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
Bha am baile-mòr Chicago
ZIP60628
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
NCES School ID170993000928
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment340
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian99.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %95%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)