School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(03-04)2%
18%
Black
(03-04)98%
21%
White
(03-04)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Douglas Elementary Community Academy?
430 students attend Douglas Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Douglas Elementary Community Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Douglas Elementary Community Academy part of?
Douglas Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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