Disney Elem Magnet School

www.cps.edu

1,384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary Magnet School, located in the Buena Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. As a magnet school, it draws students from across the city, emphasizing a curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a strong focus on the arts and humanities. The school is well-known for its inclusive environment and its commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development in its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Disney Magnet is recognized for its unique location along Lake Michigan and its robust community engagement. The school leverages its urban setting to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, often incorporating the surrounding cultural and natural resources into its programming. With a reputation for strong parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, the school consistently maintains a high standing within the Chicago Public Schools system, making it a sought-after choice for families seeking a comprehensive and balanced educational experience.

1,384

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Disney Elem Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	272
Black	752
Asian	123
Two or More	60
American Indian	14

Black
752 (54.3%)
Hispanic
272 (19.7%)
White
163 (11.8%)
Asian
123 (8.9%)
Two or More
60 (4.3%)
American Indian
14 (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)534-5840
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 59

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 166

Grade 5 151

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 114

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Disney Elem Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	157
Grade 1	180
Grade 2	180
Grade 3	159
Grade 4	166
Grade 5	151
Grade 6	120
Grade 7	97
Grade 8	114
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Disney Elem Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	673	48.6%
Male	711	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)