Rowe Elementary

www.roweelementaryschool.org

Charter School 617 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rowe Elementary, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a prominent campus within the distinct Rowe Elementary School network. Known for its structured academic environment, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is widely recognized for its "no-excuses" educational philosophy, which emphasizes rigorous curriculum standards, high behavioral expectations, and a college-preparatory focus designed to ensure students are prepared for secondary education and beyond.

The school is noted for its extended school day and school year, providing students with additional instructional time to master core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond its academic focus, Rowe Elementary strives to foster a supportive community culture that prioritizes character development and personal accountability. By maintaining a consistent, disciplined atmosphere, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students in the 60642 area with the skills and habits necessary for long-term academic success.

617

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	401
Black	148
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
401 (65.0%)
Black
148 (24.0%)
Two or More
54 (8.8%)
White
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
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)799-2730
Website:	http://www.roweelementaryschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 96

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rowe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	72
Grade 8	96
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rowe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	49.8%
Male	310	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)