Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School

www.cps.edu

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ryder Elementary School, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized educational institution focused on intensive instruction in mathematics and science. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it prioritizes building a rigorous academic foundation by integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles into the daily curriculum. The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future success in competitive academic environments and high-demand career fields.

Beyond its core focus on math and science, Ryder Elementary is deeply integrated into its local community, striving to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its students. By offering specialized programming, the school works to bridge educational gaps and provide students on the South Side of Chicago with equitable access to advanced learning opportunities. Through a combination of focused instruction and community engagement, Ryder seeks to empower its students to become innovative thinkers and active contributors to society.

351

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	15
Black	333

Black
333 (94.9%)
Hispanic
15 (4.3%)
White
3 (0.9%)

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)535-3843
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 46

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	46.4%
Male	188	53.6%

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