At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
351
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 351 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
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60620
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001065
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment351
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian98.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
98.3%
Two+
0.0%
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.