ACERO CHTR - SPC ZIZUMBO CAMPUS
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Campus is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 625 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Acero Charter School – SPC Zizumbo Campus is a public charter school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, the campus is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades K-8. The school emphasizes academic excellence through a structured curriculum that focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating the diverse cultural heritage of its student body into the learning experience.
The Zizumbo Campus is known for its focus on character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students not only for high school success but also to be responsible, active citizens. By maintaining a supportive and disciplined learning environment, the school works closely with families to ensure each student receives individualized attention. Through its dedication to high expectations and inclusive instruction, Acero-Zizumbo aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities within the local Chicago community.
For more information, contact Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Campus at (773) 579-3470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60632-4402
(773) 579-3470
ACERO CHTR - SPC ZIZUMBO CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 625 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 625
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 625 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACERO CHTR - SPC ZIZUMBO CAMPUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.4%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.