Onahan Elem School

www.cps.edu

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Onahan Elementary School, located in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded neighborhood school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it has built a strong reputation for maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school is known for its stable leadership and a long-standing commitment to rigorous instruction, which consistently places it among the higher-performing schools in the city.

Beyond its core curriculum, Onahan is celebrated for its active parent involvement and a well-rounded approach to student development. The school offers various extracurricular programs, including sports, clubs, and arts initiatives, that encourage students to explore interests outside of the classroom. Because of its academic success and the tight-knit feel of the surrounding Norwood Park area, Onahan is a sought-after school for families in the region, often serving as a focal point for local community life.

657

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Onahan Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	206
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
389 (59.2%)
Hispanic
206 (31.4%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Asian
20 (3.0%)
Black
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)534-1180
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 19

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 2