DAVIS M MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Davis M Magnet 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 249 students offering grade levels from 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 14 teachers, Davis M Magnet 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.

Davis Math and Science Elementary School, located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, is a specialized magnet school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing an enriched curriculum with a particular emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into daily instruction, Davis aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong academic foundation to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Davis Math and Science serves as a central hub for its local community, striving to create a safe and supportive learning environment. The school actively works to engage families and community partners to enhance the educational experience, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to support the "whole child." Through its magnet programming and dedicated staff, the school seeks to provide equitable educational opportunities that encourage student curiosity and long-term achievement.

For more information, contact Davis M Magnet Elem School at (773) 535-9120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636-3307
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DAVIS M MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
14.53
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
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 249 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVIS M MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%

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.