Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd

www.cps.edu

547 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math & Science**, located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, is a selective-enrollment magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum. By integrating advanced coursework with critical thinking exercises, Galileo aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive high school programs and future careers in technical fields.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Galileo is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school frequently participates in city-wide academic competitions and extracurricular programs, fostering a culture of high achievement and intellectual curiosity. Because of its selective-enrollment status, the school attracts families from across the city who are looking for a specialized, high-performing educational setting that balances traditional instruction with modern, inquiry-based learning techniques.

547

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	289
Black	148
Asian	20
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
289 (52.8%)
Black
148 (27.1%)
White
62 (11.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.9%)
Asian
20 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)534-7070
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 66

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	51.6%
Male	265	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)