Providence-Englewood Elem Charter

www.pecs.k12.il.us

Charter School 428 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Providence-Englewood Elementary Charter School (PECS), located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th. The school is part of the Providence St. Mel School network, which is widely recognized for its rigorous academic philosophy and its long-standing commitment to urban education. The school aims to provide a high-quality, structured learning environment that emphasizes college readiness and character development, seeking to bridge the achievement gap for students in one of Chicago’s most historically underserved communities.

The school operates with a focus on high expectations, small class sizes, and a strong partnership with families. By integrating a demanding curriculum with a supportive school culture, Providence-Englewood strives to instill self-discipline and academic excellence in its students. Its location on South Ashland Avenue places it at the heart of the Englewood community, where it serves as a center for educational opportunity, working to equip its graduates with the foundational skills necessary for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

428

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	31
Black	393
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
393 (91.8%)
Hispanic
31 (7.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)434-0202
Website:	http://www.pecs.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 59

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Providence-Englewood Elem Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	48.1%
Male	222	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)