Haines Elem School

www.cps.edu

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John C. Haines Elementary School is a public K–8 school located in the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student population, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community. It is particularly noted for its rigorous approach to education, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing schools within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment programs, often highlighting the cultural heritage of the surrounding neighborhood. Because of its high academic standards and location, Haines Elementary is a sought-after institution for families in the area. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on achievement, community engagement, and a supportive atmosphere that bridges traditional academic instruction with the specific needs of its vibrant, urban student body.

461

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haines Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	24
Black	43
Asian	388
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Asian
388 (84.2%)
Black
43 (9.3%)
Hispanic
24 (5.2%)
White
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
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)534-9200
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 11

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Haines Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Haines Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	46%
Male	249	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)