Chicago Academy Elem School

www.cps.edu

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Chicago Academy Elementary School, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, serves as a neighborhood school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. It is known for its commitment to fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that typically ranges from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Chicago Academy Elementary is characterized by its engagement with the local community and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for its students. The school actively works to provide extracurricular opportunities and resources that enrich the educational experience. By balancing rigorous standards with a focus on individual student needs, the school plays a vital role in its Austin Avenue community, serving as a hub for families seeking a stable and focused educational path for their children.

548

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Academy Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	405
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	12

Hispanic
405 (74.0%)
White
101 (18.5%)
Black
15 (2.7%)
Asian
14 (2.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.2%)

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)534-3885
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 58

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chicago Academy Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chicago Academy Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	49.5%
Male	276	50.4%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)