CICS - BUCKTOWN CAMPUS

CICS - Bucktown 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 707 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

CICS Bucktown, located in Chicago’s vibrant Bucktown neighborhood, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network, the campus is known for its commitment to academic rigor and a supportive, community-centered culture. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development to prepare students for success in competitive high school environments.

The Bucktown campus is characterized by its focus on fostering a close-knit learning community where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining high expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps while nurturing the unique talents of each student. Its location on N. Hamilton Ave provides an accessible educational anchor for local families who are seeking an alternative public school option that prioritizes both character building and academic excellence.

For more information, contact CICS - Bucktown Campus at (773) 645-3321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647-3303
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CICS - BUCKTOWN CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 707 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
707
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CICS - BUCKTOWN CAMPUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.6%
Black or African American
11.5%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.8%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.