Overview
Casals Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 337 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
11.6:1 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
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Regular
Heerka Heerka Primary
Degmada Degmada Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
Magaalada CityChicago
ZIP60651
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993005303
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino56.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian39.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
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 %90%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)