At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
642
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
65%+11.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Prussing Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 642 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60630
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001043
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment642
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino46.5%
Black / African American6.2%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
46.5%
Black
6.2%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
1.9%
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.