Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic

School Overview
Caldwell Elementary Academy of Math & Science, located in the Calumet Heights neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As its name suggests, the school maintains a specialized academic focus on mathematics and science, aiming to provide students with a rigorous foundation in these STEM subjects while preparing them for high school and beyond. The school operates as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district and serves as a cornerstone for the local community, emphasizing student development through both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The facility at 8546 S. Cregier Ave is known for its commitment to creating a structured learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By integrating math and science themes into its curriculum, Caldwell seeks to foster curiosity and technical literacy among its diverse student body. Like many CPS neighborhood schools, it focuses on equity and academic growth, striving to meet the needs of its students through comprehensive support services and a dedication to achieving high educational standards within the South Side community.
225
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic11
Black212
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Black
    212 (94.2%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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)535-6300
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten29
Grade 123
Grade 218
Grade 319
Grade 419
Grade 517
Grade 624
Grade 723
Grade 823
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11149.3%
Male11450.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)