Charles J Sahs Elem School

www.sahs.k12.il.us

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Charles J. Sahs Elementary School, located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for a diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Charles J. Sahs, reflecting its long-standing role as a community anchor in the Southwest Side of Chicago.

Academically, Sahs Elementary emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs to support student growth. The school community typically prioritizes a supportive learning environment, working to balance traditional instruction with the social-emotional needs of its students. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood, Charles J. Sahs aims to prepare its graduates for success in the Chicago high school system and beyond.

262

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles J Sahs Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	241

Hispanic
241 (92.0%)
White
21 (8.0%)

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:	Central Stickney SD 110
Phone:	(708)458-1152
Website:	http://www.sahs.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charles J Sahs Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charles J Sahs Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	99	37.8%
Male	163	62.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)