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Mays Elem Academy

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

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About Mays Elem Academy

Mays Elem Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. It reported 277 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.9 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 295 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	6656 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621
Phone	(773) 535-3892
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	277
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	15.5
Students per teacher	17.9
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 170993000651). 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 Mays Elem Academy serve?

Mays Elem Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Mays Elem Academy?

Mays Elem Academy reported 277 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mays Elem Academy?

About 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 277 students and 15.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Mays Elem Academy a public or charter school?

Mays Elem Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Mays Elem Academy in?

Mays Elem 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 Mays Elem Academy located?

Mays Elem Academy is at 6656 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621. The phone number is (773) 535-3892.

How many other schools are near Mays Elem Academy?

There are 295 other schools within 5 miles of Mays Elem Academy in our directory.