BLACK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Black Magnet Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Black Magnet Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Black Magnet Elementary School, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a "Magnet" school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum intended to attract students from a broader geographic area than a standard neighborhood school. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating specialized programming to support student development and engagement.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its efforts to foster a supportive and structured learning environment. By offering a magnet program, the school aims to provide students with unique educational opportunities, often incorporating enhanced resources or distinct teaching methodologies designed to prepare them for high school and beyond. Families in the area typically view Black Magnet as a key educational institution that prioritizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Black Magnet Elem School at (773) 535-6390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60617-3749
(773) 535-6390
BLACK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 438
- Teachers:
- 23.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 438 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.