School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(03-04)n/a
18%
Black
(03-04)100%
21%
White
(03-04)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
99%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Byrd Elementary Community Academy?
380 students attend Byrd Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Byrd Elementary Community Academy students are Black.
What school district is Byrd Elementary Community Academy part of?
Byrd Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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