Mollison Elem School

4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60653

www.cps.edu

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mollison Elementary School, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and functions as a neighborhood anchor, committed to providing a foundational education to the local community. The school is named in honor of Wendell E. Mollison, reflecting the rich historical and cultural legacy of the Bronzeville area.

Academically, Mollison Elementary focuses on developing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for high school and beyond. The school’s environment is shaped by the diverse needs of its student population, often emphasizing the importance of community partnerships, extracurricular activities, and structured support systems. By maintaining a focus on student growth and consistent classroom instruction, Mollison strives to foster a supportive learning climate that addresses both the academic and developmental needs of its scholars.

237

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mollison Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	11
Black	221
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
221 (93.2%)
Hispanic
11 (4.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)535-1804
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 17

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mollison Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	22
Grade 7	23
Grade 8	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mollison Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	50.2%
Male	118	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)