Mason Elem School

www.cps.edu

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mason Elementary School, located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student population within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for its students, emphasizing academic growth and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, Mason Elementary focuses on creating a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to strive for excellence while building strong character and citizenship skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with CPS standards, integrating core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with enrichment opportunities. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and local community members, Mason Elementary works to address the unique needs of its student body. The staff aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, resilience, and a lifelong passion for learning within a culturally responsive framework.

241

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	41
Black	197

Black
197 (81.7%)
Hispanic
41 (17.0%)
White
3 (1.2%)

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)534-1530
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 28

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 26

Grade 12 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mason Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	14
Grade 8	26
Grade 12	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mason Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	40.2%
Male	144	59.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)