CAMRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Otto C. Camras Elementary School, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school is known for being a focal point of its local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for high school success.
Beyond its core academics, Camras Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its commitment to extracurricular enrichment. The school actively encourages family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, Camras aims to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader Chicago educational landscape.
Chicago, IL 60634-5216
(773) 534-2960
CAMRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 936 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 936
- Teachers:
- 54.38
- 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 936 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAMRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.4%
- White
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.