CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carson 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 1,099 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 51 teachers, Carson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Carson Elementary School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, serves a diverse student population as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Carson Elementary focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. Through various extracurricular activities, arts programming, and partnerships with local organizations, Carson Elementary encourages students to develop their unique talents and social responsibility. The faculty and staff prioritize maintaining a safe learning atmosphere, striving to engage both students and families to ensure long-term academic success and personal growth for every child.

For more information, contact Carson Elem School at (773) 535-9222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629-1023
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CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 1,099 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,099
Teachers:
51.79
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 1,099 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.1%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
White
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.