At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
508
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
34%-19.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Clissold Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 508 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60643
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000665
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment508
White15.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American70.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.9%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
70.9%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.