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James R Doolittle Academy

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

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About James R Doolittle Academy

James R Doolittle Academy is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 257 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. There are 235 other schools within 5 miles. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	535 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone	(773) 535-1040
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	257
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20.5
Students per teacher	12.5
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 170993005167). 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 R Doolittle Academy serve?

James R Doolittle Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend James R Doolittle Academy?

James R Doolittle Academy reported 257 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Doolittle Academy?

About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 257 students and 20.5 teachers in federal data.

Is James R Doolittle Academy a public or charter school?

James R Doolittle Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James R Doolittle Academy in?

James R Doolittle Academy 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 R Doolittle Academy located?

James R Doolittle Academy is at 535 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616. The phone number is (773) 535-1040.

How many other schools are near James R Doolittle Academy?

There are 235 other schools within 5 miles of James R Doolittle Academy in our directory.