Jahn Elem School

www.cps.edu

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jahn Elementary School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning. The school is often recognized for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that encourages student creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jahn Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its vibrant campus culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, reflecting the diverse interests of the families in the surrounding North Center area. Its location on North Wolcott Avenue places it in the heart of a bustling, family-oriented neighborhood, making it a focal point for local educational engagement.

360

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jahn Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	151
Black	56
Asian	8
Two or More	29

Hispanic
151 (41.9%)
White
116 (32.2%)
Black
56 (15.6%)
Two or More
29 (8.1%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)

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)534-5500
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 106

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jahn Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	106
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	23
Grade 8	16
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jahn Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51.7%
Male	174	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)