LEARN CHTR - SOUTH CHICAGO CAMPUS

LEARN Chtr - South Chicago 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 459 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

LEARN Charter School – South Chicago Campus is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in the South Chicago neighborhood, the school operates under the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and college. The campus emphasizes a structured, disciplined culture with a heavy focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, LEARN South Chicago is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional instructional time to master complex subjects and participate in enrichment activities. The school places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community involvement, acting as a supportive hub for local families. By combining high expectations for student performance with a personalized approach to learning, the campus strives to instill both a love for education and the necessary social-emotional skills for long-term student development.

For more information, contact LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus at (773) 722-8577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617-3416
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LEARN CHTR - SOUTH CHICAGO CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
459
Teachers:
19.5
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
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 459 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEARN CHTR - SOUTH CHICAGO CAMPUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
White
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.