Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch

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Charter School 465 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Acero Charter School’s Brighton Park campus is a public charter school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, it focuses on providing a college-preparatory education to a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a mission centered on academic achievement and community development. The school serves students in grades K–8, emphasizing core subjects like math and literacy while aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The campus at 4420 S. Fairfield Ave is known for its commitment to the "Acero" model, which integrates rigorous academic standards with culturally responsive teaching. By utilizing a data-driven approach to monitor student progress, the school works to address individual learning needs and promote consistent growth. As a community-focused institution, it plays an active role in the Brighton Park area, often serving as a central hub for families seeking educational alternatives within the Chicago Public Schools framework.

465

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	457
Black	4

Hispanic
457 (98.3%)
White
4 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

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:	(312)455-5434
Website:	http://www.ucsnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 25

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	55
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	50.5%
Male	230	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)