Locke A Elem Charter Academy

www.cps.edu

Charter School 346 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Locke A Elementary Charter Academy, located at 3141 W. Jackson Blvd in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, is a public charter school serving students in the city’s West Side community. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of charter schools, the academy is centered on a college-preparatory mission. The school typically emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and a structured learning environment designed to prepare elementary-aged students for success in middle school, high school, and eventually higher education.

The academy operates with a focus on narrowing the achievement gap by providing extended learning time and individualized support for its student body. Because it is a charter school, it maintains autonomy over its curriculum and operational policies while remaining tuition-free and open to public school students through an enrollment process. Locke A Elementary is known for fostering a strong school culture that prioritizes community engagement, high expectations for student behavior, and close partnerships between educators and families to ensure holistic student growth.

346

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locke A Elem Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	342
Two or More	1

Black
342 (98.8%)
Hispanic
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)265-7232
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Locke A Elem Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Locke A Elem Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	54.9%
Male	156	45.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)