Ogden Elem School

www.cps.edu

819 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ogden Elementary School, located at 24 W. Walton St. in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it is known for its strong academic reputation, diverse student body, and a curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. The school occupies a historic building and serves as a central hub for the affluent and culturally vibrant community surrounding it, drawing families who value its rigorous educational environment.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Ogden Elementary is recognized for its active parent community and its focus on developing well-rounded students through various extracurricular programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Because of its location in a densely populated urban area, Ogden has become a sought-after choice for local families, often maintaining a competitive enrollment process as it balances its status as a neighborhood school with its broader appeal within the district.

819

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

204.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ogden Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	166
Black	369
Asian	71
Two or More	69
American Indian	3

Black
369 (45.1%)
Hispanic
166 (20.3%)
White
141 (17.2%)
Asian
71 (8.7%)
Two or More
69 (8.4%)
American Indian
3 (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)534-8110
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	204.8
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 43

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ogden Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	81
Grade 8	74
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ogden Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	47.1%
Male	433	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)