LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch

School Overview
LaSalle II Language Academy, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) that focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a strong emphasis on world language acquisition. As a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district, fostering a diverse community that values global citizenship. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a balanced approach that integrates core subjects with immersive language programming, typically offering Spanish as a primary focus to help students develop bilingual proficiency.

Beyond its academic offerings, LaSalle II is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school environment emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for competitive high school programs. Its location on Honore Street places it at the heart of a vibrant urban neighborhood, and the school consistently maintains a reputation for high performance, making it a sought-after choice for families looking for specialized language instruction within the public school system.
589
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Demographic Student Count
White171
Hispanic237
Black111
Asian26
Two or More43
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    237 (40.2%)
  • White
    171 (29.0%)
  • Black
    111 (18.8%)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.3%)
  • Asian
    26 (4.4%)
  • 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)534-0490
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 88
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten88
Kindergarten60
Grade 154
Grade 256
Grade 355
Grade 459
Grade 557
Grade 658
Grade 750
Grade 852
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28648.6%
Male30351.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)