Skinner Elem School

www.cps.edu

1,139 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mark Skinner Elementary School, located in the West Loop/Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) that serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Known for its strong academic reputation and rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the district. Its location in a rapidly developing urban area has made it a focal point for local families, often resulting in a high demand for enrollment.

Beyond its academic focus, Skinner Elementary is recognized for its diverse student body and active community involvement. The school places a significant emphasis on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, often integrating specialized programs to enrich the student experience. With a dedicated PTA and a supportive parent network, Skinner maintains a culture of high expectations, making it a cornerstone of the West Loop community and a sought-after choice for families seeking a comprehensive public education.

1,139

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skinner Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	151
Black	294
Asian	317
Two or More	74
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
317 (27.8%)
Black
294 (25.8%)
White
292 (25.6%)
Hispanic
151 (13.3%)
Two or More
74 (6.5%)
American Indian
9 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)534-7790
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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 35

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 143

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Skinner Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	141
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	143
Grade 7	69
Grade 8	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Skinner Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	551	48.4%
Male	588	51.6%

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