DARWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Darwin 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 516 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, Darwin Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Darwin Elementary School, located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago at 3116 W Belden Ave, serves a diverse community of students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum and extracurricular development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to meet the varying learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academics, Darwin Elementary is an active participant in the local community, often leveraging its location in the vibrant Logan Square area to offer students unique learning opportunities. The school focuses on building social-emotional skills alongside traditional subjects, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular programs, and a focus on inclusive learning, Darwin Elementary remains a staple institution dedicated to the development of its neighborhood youth.

For more information, contact Darwin Elem School at (773) 534-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3116 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647-2806
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DARWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
23.78
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 516 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DARWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.7%
Black or African American
6.8%
White
6.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.