South Loop Elem School

www.cps.edu

847 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

South Loop Elementary School, located in the heart of Chicago’s Near South Side, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated near the historic Printers Row district, the school functions as a community anchor for a diverse, urban neighborhood. It is known for maintaining a strong academic reputation and consistently high performance ratings within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, often attracting families from across the city due to its robust educational programs and dedicated faculty.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Beyond standard instruction, South Loop Elementary often incorporates specialized programming, technology integration, and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. As a cornerstone of the 60605 zip code, the school fosters a collaborative environment where parents and community members are actively involved, helping to create a stable and supportive learning atmosphere for a dynamic, multi-cultural student body.

847

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Loop Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	112
Black	285
Asian	112
Two or More	76
American Indian	2

Black
285 (33.6%)
White
260 (30.7%)
Hispanic
112 (13.2%)
Asian
112 (13.2%)
Two or More
76 (9.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)534-8690
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 90

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Loop Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	105
Grade 6	84
Grade 7	95
Grade 8	53
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Loop Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	429	50.6%
Male	418	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)