Brown R Elem Community Acad
279 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Brown R Elem Community Acad (often referred to as Brown R. Elementary School) is a public K–8 institution located in the West Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a structured academic environment designed to serve the families within its immediate vicinity. Its location on South Union Avenue places it in a long-standing residential area, where the school works to foster student development through a core curriculum tailored to meet the standards set by the district.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the "Community Academy" model, which typically prioritizes the integration of social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic subjects. By focusing on the holistic needs of its students, Brown R. Elem aims to provide a safe and supportive space that prepares children for the transition to high school. While it faces the common challenges associated with urban public education, the school remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, striving to improve literacy, numeracy, and student participation through its various programs and staff dedication.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the "Community Academy" model, which typically prioritizes the integration of social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic subjects. By focusing on the holistic needs of its students, Brown R. Elem aims to provide a safe and supportive space that prepares children for the transition to high school. While it faces the common challenges associated with urban public education, the school remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, striving to improve literacy, numeracy, and student participation through its various programs and staff dedication.
279
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 266 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black266 (95.3%)
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Hispanic9 (3.2%)
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Two or More4 (1.4%)
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)535-5385 |
| Website: | http://www.cps.edu |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 279 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
40
Kindergarten
23
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
25
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
32
Grade 7
31
Grade 8
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Grade 1 | 25 |
| Grade 2 | 29 |
| Grade 3 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | 25 |
| Grade 5 | 24 |
| Grade 6 | 32 |
| Grade 7 | 31 |
| Grade 8 | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 134 | 48% |
| Male | 145 | 52% |
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