Till Elem Math & Science Academy

www.cps.edu

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Till Math & Science Academy, located in Chicago’s West Woodlawn neighborhood, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school places a specialized academic emphasis on mathematics and science, aiming to foster critical thinking and analytical skills through a focused STEM-based curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy is an integral part of the local community, operating within a historic neighborhood context. The school is committed to preparing students for high school success by providing a structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of core competencies in technology and scientific inquiry.

370

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	41
Black	327
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
327 (88.4%)
Hispanic
41 (11.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)535-0570
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 59

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	33
Grade 7	28
Grade 8	33
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	53.8%
Male	171	46.2%

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