Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy

www.cps.edu

922 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Saucedo Scholastic Academy, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Scholastic Academy, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and prepare students for high-achieving high school programs. The school is known for its strong connection to the local community, reflecting the cultural identity of the predominantly Hispanic neighborhood it serves, while striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for all its students.

Beyond its core academics, Saucedo offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child." The school places a significant focus on bilingual education and cultural enrichment, helping students maintain proficiency in both English and Spanish. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to continuous improvement, Saucedo Scholastic Academy works to create a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, social-emotional development, and long-term academic success within the Chicago Public Schools network.

922

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	844
Black	51
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
844 (91.5%)
Black
51 (5.5%)
White
20 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)534-1770
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	111
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	95
Grade 7	90
Grade 8	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	426	46.2%
Male	496	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)