Woodlawn Elem Community School

www.cps.edu

167 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Woodlawn Elementary Community School, located in the historic Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a central hub for students and families within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. As a "community school," the institution functions as more than just an academic site; it integrates a variety of partnerships to provide holistic support, aiming to address the educational, social, and emotional needs of its student body. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes neighborhood engagement and works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community resources.

Situated near the University of Chicago, Woodlawn Elementary benefits from its proximity to significant urban development and academic institutions. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often emphasizing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. By focusing on a community-centered model, Woodlawn Elementary strives to empower its students, encouraging them to succeed academically while building strong ties to their local surroundings and preparing them for the transition to high school and beyond.

167

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlawn Elem Community School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	160

Black
160 (95.8%)
Hispanic
7 (4.2%)

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)535-0801
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 18

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woodlawn Elem Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woodlawn Elem Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	88	52.7%
Male	79	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)