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Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy

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

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About Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy

Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 542 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 44.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 143 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. 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

Address7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Phone(773) 535-6650
School districtChicago Public Schools Dist 299
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)542
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)44.5
Students per teacher12.2
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993001213). 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 Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy serve?

Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?

Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy reported 542 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 542 students and 44.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy a public or charter school?

Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy in?

Powell Elem Paideia Comm 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 Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy located?

Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is at 7511 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649. The phone number is (773) 535-6650.

How many other schools are near Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?

There are 143 other schools within 5 miles of Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy in our directory.

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