CICS - Bucktown Campus

www.chicagointl.org/campuses/bucktown.html

Charter School 518 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

CICS Bucktown, located in Chicago’s vibrant Bucktown neighborhood, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is known for its commitment to academic rigor and a supportive, community-centered culture. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development to prepare students for success in competitive high school environments.

The Bucktown campus is characterized by its focus on fostering a close-knit learning community where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining high expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps while nurturing the unique talents of each student. Its location on N. Hamilton Ave provides an accessible educational anchor for local families who are seeking an alternative public school option that prioritizes both character building and academic excellence.

518

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CICS - Bucktown Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	366
Black	126
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Hispanic
366 (70.7%)
Black
126 (24.3%)
White
14 (2.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Asian
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)645-3321
Website:	http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/bucktown.html
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 38

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CICS - Bucktown Campus
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	65
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CICS - Bucktown Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	46.3%
Male	278	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)