School Overview
Gray Elementary School, located in the Portage Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a diverse residential area and focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school community emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its neighborhood families.

In addition to its core curriculum, Gray Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student engagement. The school reflects the urban landscape of Chicago, working to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body through community involvement and teacher-led instruction. Families interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as after-school clubs or specialized academic support, are encouraged to contact the school office directly at their Laramie Avenue location for the most current information regarding their academic calendar and school policies.
1,000
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White122
Hispanic803
Black22
Asian23
Two or More22
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    803 (80.3%)
  • White
    122 (12.2%)
  • Asian
    23 (2.3%)
  • Black
    22 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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)534-3520
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,000
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 99
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 117
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 95
Grade 6 92
Grade 7 110
Grade 8 101
Grade 9 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gray Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten99
Grade 197
Grade 2117
Grade 3109
Grade 4118
Grade 595
Grade 692
Grade 7110
Grade 8101
Grade 93
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gray Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female47847.8%
Male52252.2%
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