SOUTH LOOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Loop Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 785 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, South Loop Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

South Loop Elementary School, located in the heart of Chicago’s Near South Side, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated near the historic Printers Row district, the school functions as a community anchor for a diverse, urban neighborhood. It is known for maintaining a strong academic reputation and consistently high performance ratings within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, often attracting families from across the city due to its robust educational programs and dedicated faculty.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Beyond standard instruction, South Loop Elementary often incorporates specialized programming, technology integration, and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. As a cornerstone of the 60605 zip code, the school fosters a collaborative environment where parents and community members are actively involved, helping to create a stable and supportive learning atmosphere for a dynamic, multi-cultural student body.

For more information, contact South Loop Elem School at (773) 534-8690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605-2718
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SOUTH LOOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 785 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
785
Teachers:
38.27
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 785 students

Black or African American
45.1%
White
25.2%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.