Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad

www.cps.edu

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a public magnet school dedicated to fostering high achievement through a specialized STEM-focused curriculum. The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade, emphasizing critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and mathematical proficiency. By integrating hands-on learning with rigorous academic standards, Newberry aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive high school programs and future careers in science and technology-related fields.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Newberry is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a structured learning environment that balances traditional core subjects with enrichment programs, often leveraging its location in a vibrant urban setting to provide unique educational opportunities. With a focus on both intellectual growth and character development, the academy serves as a central educational pillar for families in the 60614 zip code and the broader Chicago Public Schools system.

330

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	54
Black	249
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Black
249 (75.5%)
Hispanic
54 (16.4%)
Two or More
14 (4.2%)
White
11 (3.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)534-8000
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 11

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	35
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	46.7%
Male	176	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)