SABIN ELEM MAGNET SCHOOL
Sabin Elem Magnet 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 585 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, Sabin Elem Magnet 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.
Sabin Elementary Magnet School, located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a magnet school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it attracts students from across the district by offering a specialized curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship, fine arts, and a rigorous academic program. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and cultural awareness.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Sabin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the integration of the arts into daily learning. The school frequently leverages its urban location to provide students with enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that support social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a supportive, creative atmosphere, Sabin aims to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.
For more information, contact Sabin Elem Magnet School at (773) 534-4491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60622-1837
(773) 534-4491
SABIN ELEM MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 585 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:
- 585
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- 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 585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SABIN ELEM MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.3%
- Black or African American
- 23.2%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.