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Great Lakes Academy Charter ES

Chicago, Illinois · Grades K to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Great Lakes Academy Charter ES

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 538 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. There are 147 other schools within 5 miles. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Phone	(773) 503-3040
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	538
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34
Students per teacher	15.8
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993006328). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Great Lakes Academy Charter ES serve?

Great Lakes Academy Charter ES serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?

Great Lakes Academy Charter ES reported 538 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 538 students and 34 teachers in federal data.

Is Great Lakes Academy Charter ES a public or charter school?

Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is a public charter school.

What school district is Great Lakes Academy Charter ES in?

Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Great Lakes Academy Charter ES located?

Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is at 8401 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. The phone number is (773) 503-3040.

How many other schools are near Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?

There are 147 other schools within 5 miles of Great Lakes Academy Charter ES in our directory.