Lara Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lara Elementary Academy, located at 4619 S. Wolcott Ave in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the academy is focused on providing a foundational education to a diverse student population, with a significant emphasis on supporting the local community and fostering a positive learning environment for students in the surrounding area.

The school operates with a commitment to academic development and personal growth, offering programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and engaging in community-centered activities, Lara Elementary Academy aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages civic responsibility and scholastic achievement.

362

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lara Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	335
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
335 (92.5%)
Black
18 (5.0%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Asian
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)535-4389
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 27

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 35

Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lara Elem Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	35
Grade 11	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lara Elem Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.6%
Male	186	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)