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Polaris Elem Charter Academy

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

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About Polaris Elem Charter Academy

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Polaris Elem Charter Academy is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 343 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22.9 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 406 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Phone	(773) 534-0820
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	343
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	15
Students per teacher	22.9
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 170993005919). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Polaris Elem Charter Academy serve?

Polaris Elem Charter Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Polaris Elem Charter Academy?

Polaris Elem Charter Academy reported 343 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris Elem Charter Academy?

About 22.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 343 students and 15 teachers in federal data.

Is Polaris Elem Charter Academy a public or charter school?

Polaris Elem Charter Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is Polaris Elem Charter Academy in?

Polaris Elem Charter 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 Polaris Elem Charter Academy located?

Polaris Elem Charter Academy is at 620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60624. The phone number is (773) 534-0820.

How many other schools are near Polaris Elem Charter Academy?

There are 406 other schools within 5 miles of Polaris Elem Charter Academy in our directory.