School Overview
McCutcheon Elementary School, located in the Uptown 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 vibrant, urban community and focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural inclusion. The school’s mission generally revolves around fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to serving a multilingual and multicultural population, often offering resources to support English Language Learners (ELL) and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. With its proximity to the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, McCutcheon often engages with the surrounding community to provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular programs, and partnerships that aim to enhance the educational experience. By balancing rigorous core instruction with community-focused initiatives, McCutcheon strives to be a central pillar of stability and academic progress for its students.
326
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCutcheon Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic82
Black163
Asian37
Two or More8
American Indian9
  • Black
    163 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    82 (25.2%)
  • Asian
    37 (11.3%)
  • White
    27 (8.3%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
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)534-2680
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 58
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCutcheon Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten58
Kindergarten26
Grade 133
Grade 227
Grade 335
Grade 434
Grade 528
Grade 623
Grade 726
Grade 835
Grade 91
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCutcheon Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14243.6%
Male18456.4%
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