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James Farmer Jr. Elementary

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

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About James Farmer Jr. Elementary

James Farmer Jr. Elementary is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 321 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.9 students per teacher. 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. Within 5 miles there are 234 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Phone	(773) 535-1687
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	321
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19
Students per teacher	16.9
Charter school	No
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 170993000778). 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary serve?

James Farmer Jr. Elementary serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend James Farmer Jr. Elementary?

James Farmer Jr. Elementary reported 321 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Farmer Jr. Elementary?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 321 students and 19 teachers in federal data.

Is James Farmer Jr. Elementary a public or charter school?

James Farmer Jr. Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Farmer Jr. Elementary in?

James Farmer Jr. Elementary 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary located?

James Farmer Jr. Elementary is at 4214 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60653. The phone number is (773) 535-1687.

How many other schools are near James Farmer Jr. Elementary?

There are 234 other schools within 5 miles of James Farmer Jr. Elementary in our directory.