Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies

www.cps.edu

1,304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**Armstrong G. Elementary International Studies School**, located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK-8 school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As an International Studies-focused institution, the school emphasizes a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for an interconnected world through a curriculum that often integrates cultural awareness, world languages, and diverse viewpoints alongside core academic subjects.

The school serves a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the Rogers Park and West Ridge communities. Beyond its academic focus, Armstrong is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and community engagement. As an "International Studies" magnet-cluster school, it provides students with opportunities to explore international themes, making it a distinct choice for families seeking a curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction to include global citizenship and intercultural learning.

1,304

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	433
Black	376
Asian	330
Two or More	37
American Indian	7

Hispanic
433 (33.2%)
Black
376 (28.8%)
Asian
330 (25.3%)
White
121 (9.3%)
Two or More
37 (2.8%)
American Indian
7 (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)534-2150
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 90

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 152

Grade 6 135

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 142

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	152
Grade 6	135
Grade 7	125
Grade 8	142
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	619	47.5%
Male	685	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)