National Teachers Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

757 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

757

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for National Teachers Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	45
Black	546
Asian	38
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	2

Black
546 (72.1 %)
White
85 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
45 (5.9 %)
Two or More
41 (5.4 %)
Asian
38 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-9970
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for National Teachers Elem Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	88
Grade 7	71
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for National Teachers Elem Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	47.4%
Male	398	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)