Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elementary Academy, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school aims to equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a modern, technology-driven economy.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, Cuffe Math-Sci Tech is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that promotes student growth and character development. The school utilizes various educational initiatives to engage students, often collaborating with local community partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional learning, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school and beyond while serving as a vital resource for the local Racine Avenue community.

249

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	8
Black	238
Two or More	1

Black
238 (95.6%)
Hispanic
8 (3.2%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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)535-8250
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 20

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	15
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	25
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	45.4%
Male	136	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)