Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School

www.cps.edu

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Joseph Jungman Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school has a long-standing history of serving a predominantly Hispanic community. It is known for its commitment to providing a bilingual and culturally responsive environment, reflecting the rich heritage of the surrounding neighborhood while focusing on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating programs that support social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement. Jungman Elementary prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, where teachers and staff work closely with families to promote student achievement. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and community involvement, the school remains a staple of the local Pilsen district, striving to offer a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

301

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	189
Black	67
Asian	11
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
189 (62.8%)
Black
67 (22.3%)
White
25 (8.3%)
Asian
11 (3.7%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)534-7375
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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 47

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	40.9%
Male	178	59.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)