Darwin Elem School

www.cps.edu

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Darwin Elementary School, located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago at 3116 W Belden Ave, serves a diverse community of students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum and extracurricular development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to meet the varying learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academics, Darwin Elementary is an active participant in the local community, often leveraging its location in the vibrant Logan Square area to offer students unique learning opportunities. The school focuses on building social-emotional skills alongside traditional subjects, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular programs, and a focus on inclusive learning, Darwin Elementary remains a staple institution dedicated to the development of its neighborhood youth.

502

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darwin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	401
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
401 (79.9%)
White
60 (12.0%)
Black
29 (5.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)534-4110
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 92

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Darwin Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	52
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Darwin Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	52.8%
Male	237	47.2%

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