NATIONAL TEACHERS ELEM ACADEMY
National Teachers Elem Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 723 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, National Teachers Elem Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
National Teachers Elementary Academy (NTEA), located in the Armour Square neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the academy is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional learning, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both critical thinking and creative expression, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to engage a diverse student body.
Beyond academics, National Teachers Elementary Academy is recognized for its strong focus on community involvement and school culture. By emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment, the school works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Its location on Cermak Road makes it a central hub for families in the surrounding area, and it remains dedicated to closing achievement gaps while nurturing the individual talents and potential of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact National Teachers Elem Academy at (773) 534-9970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60616-2001
(773) 534-9970
NATIONAL TEACHERS ELEM ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 723
- Teachers:
- 40.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 723 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NATIONAL TEACHERS ELEM ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.4%
- White
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.