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Zapata Elem Academy

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

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About Zapata Elem Academy

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Zapata Elem Academy is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 524 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 11.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (46 teachers in all). There are 340 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone	(773) 534-1390
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	524
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46
Students per teacher	11.4
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 170993001609). 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 Zapata Elem Academy serve?

Zapata Elem Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Zapata Elem Academy?

Zapata Elem Academy reported 524 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 524 students and 46 teachers in federal data.

Is Zapata Elem Academy a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Zapata Elem Academy in?

Zapata 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 Zapata Elem Academy located?

Zapata Elem Academy is at 2728 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623. The phone number is (773) 534-1390.

How many other schools are near Zapata Elem Academy?

There are 340 other schools within 5 miles of Zapata Elem Academy in our directory.