Walsh Elem School

2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608

www.cps.edu

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Walsh Elementary School, located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago at 2015 S. Peoria St., serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it caters primarily to students in the surrounding area, focusing on providing a foundational education rooted in the unique cultural and demographic identity of the Pilsen district. The school is known for its commitment to student development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic mission, Walsh Elementary plays an active role in the social fabric of the neighborhood. The school environment is typically characterized by an effort to foster inclusivity and support for English language learners and families from various backgrounds. By engaging with the local community, Walsh aims to provide a safe and nurturing space that encourages student growth, parental involvement, and preparation for high school success, reflecting the broader goals of the Chicago Public Schools system in an urban setting.

245

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walsh Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	185
Black	35
Asian	13
Two or More	4

Hispanic
185 (75.5%)
Black
35 (14.3%)
Asian
13 (5.3%)
White
8 (3.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)

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)534-7950
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
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 34

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walsh Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	18
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	16
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	23
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walsh Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	46.5%
Male	131	53.5%

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