COONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Coonley Elementary School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is widely recognized as one of the city’s top-performing public schools. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum, strong parental involvement, and a dedicated faculty. It consistently earns high ratings from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and local educational organizations, making it a highly sought-after destination for families in the area.
Beyond its academic focus, Coonley is known for fostering a vibrant community culture that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including robust arts, music, and sports programs, which help create a well-rounded educational environment. Its location on North Leavitt Street places it at the heart of a supportive neighborhood, and the school maintains a reputation for being a collaborative space where high academic standards meet a commitment to social-emotional growth.
Chicago, IL 60618-2922
(773) 534-5140
COONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 1,008 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 1,008
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,008 students
- White
- 62.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.