Columbus West Elementary School

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Columbus West Elementary School, located at 5425 W 31st St in Cicero, Illinois, is a key educational institution serving the Cicero School District 99 community. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. By focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to build a strong foundation for its young learners while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Columbus West emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through various social-emotional learning initiatives and community engagement efforts. The school benefits from the active involvement of staff and families who work together to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere. As part of a bustling suburban district, Columbus West plays a vital role in the Cicero community by promoting high expectations, encouraging cultural appreciation, and ensuring that every student has access to the resources needed to reach their full potential.

534

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	510
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
510 (95.5%)
White
13 (2.4%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cicero SD 99
Phone:	(708)780-4482
Website:	http://cicd99.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 36

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 136