Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy

www.cps.edu

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy, located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "Scholastic Academy," the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for selective enrollment high schools and future collegiate success. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Gunsaulus is deeply integrated into the Brighton Park community. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a supportive social-emotional environment, often offering extracurricular programs and community-based initiatives that encourage parental involvement. By balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to neighborhood stability and student well-being, Gunsaulus strives to act as a foundational pillar for families in the 60632 area.

658

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	619
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	3

Hispanic
619 (94.1%)
White
15 (2.3%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)

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)535-7215
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 46

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	301	45.7%
Male	357	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)