Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch

www.cps.edu

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Nicholson Technology Academy, located in the Englewood community of Chicago, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that integrates modern academic standards with a specific emphasis on technology integration. Its mission is centered on preparing students for success in high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking and digital literacy skills within a supportive community environment.

The school is deeply embedded in the S. Peoria Street neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the CPS system, Nicholson Technology Academy works to balance traditional core curricula—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional learning initiatives. By prioritizing a tech-forward approach, the school aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that its students are well-equipped to navigate an increasingly technology-driven global landscape.

487

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	94
Black	367
Two or More	5

Black
367 (75.4%)
Hispanic
94 (19.3%)
White
21 (4.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)535-3285
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	47
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	50.9%
Male	239	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)