Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch

School Overview
Spencer Technology Academy, located in the Austin community on the west side of Chicago, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As the name suggests, the school places a significant emphasis on integrating technology into its curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the modern digital landscape. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for high school success.

Beyond its focus on technology, Spencer Technology Academy acts as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often participating in community-based initiatives and providing a structured, supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school’s administration and staff work to cultivate a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress while offering various extracurricular activities that encourage social-emotional development. By blending technical literacy with a traditional academic core, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, tech-savvy citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
427
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic59
Black355
Two or More3
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    355 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (13.8%)
  • White
    5 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
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)534-6150
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten45
Kindergarten39
Grade 137
Grade 243
Grade 337
Grade 446
Grade 549
Grade 641
Grade 742
Grade 846
Grade 92
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20347.5%
Male22352.2%
Not Specified10.3%
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