Kinzie Elem School

www.kinzie.cps.k12.il.us

637 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Kinzie Elementary School**, located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a residential area of the city’s Southwest Side and is known for being a focal point of its local community. The school's mission generally emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

Academically, Kinzie Elementary offers a traditional core curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students. The school environment prioritizes safety and structured learning, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere for its students. Because it is a neighborhood school, Kinzie plays a significant role in the daily lives of families in the 60638 zip code, often serving as a hub for community interaction and collaborative efforts between parents, teachers, and staff to enhance the educational experience.

637

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinzie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	501
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
501 (78.6%)
White
101 (15.9%)
Black
29 (4.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
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)535-2425
Website:	http://www.kinzie.cps.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 32

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 74