At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
294
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+18.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Shoesmith Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 294 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
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60615
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001094
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment294
White4.1%
Hispanic / Latino22.4%
Black / African American67.0%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.1%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
67.0%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
5.1%
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.