CUFFE MATH-SCI TECH ELEM ACADEMY

Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy 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 319 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 18 teachers, Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elementary Academy, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school aims to equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a modern, technology-driven economy.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, Cuffe Math-Sci Tech is dedicated to fostering a supportive community culture that promotes student growth and character development. The school utilizes various educational initiatives to engage students, often collaborating with local community partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional learning, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school and beyond while serving as a vital resource for the local Racine Avenue community.

For more information, contact Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy at (773) 535-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620-3118
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CUFFE MATH-SCI TECH ELEM ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
319
Teachers:
18.8
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 319 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CUFFE MATH-SCI TECH ELEM ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.