CICS - West Belden Campus

www.chicagointl.org/campuses/west-belden.html

Charter School 520 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

CICS West Belden, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated as part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is widely recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and a student-centered educational philosophy. By utilizing a flexible instructional model, the school aims to tailor its curriculum to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of each individual student, fostering an environment where learners can progress at their own pace.

Beyond its academic rigor, CICS West Belden is known for its strong focus on community engagement and the development of the "whole child." The school places a heavy emphasis on restorative justice practices and social-emotional learning, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive culture for its diverse student body. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the school provides a collaborative atmosphere that encourages students to take ownership of their learning, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

520

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CICS - West Belden Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	472
Black	38
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
472 (90.8%)
Black
38 (7.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
White
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)637-9430
Website:	http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/west-belden.html
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CICS - West Belden Campus
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	57
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CICS - West Belden Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.2%
Male	264	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)