CASALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Casals 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 442 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 26 teachers, Casals Elem School 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.

Pablo Casals Elementary School, located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school is situated in a culturally rich area and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is named after Pablo Casals, the renowned cellist and humanitarian, and it aims to reflect his legacy by fostering a creative and supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, Casals Elementary focuses on core subjects while integrating various initiatives to help students meet state standards and prepare for high school transition. The school prioritizes community engagement, often working to build strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations to support student success. With its location on West Potomac Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the immediate community, striving to provide a safe and structured learning space that encourages students to develop their talents and achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Casals Elem School at (773) 534-4444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651-2231
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CASALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
26.07
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 442 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.7%
Black or African American
46.2%
White
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.