UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-NTH KENWOOD
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
The University of Chicago Charter School – North Kenwood Campus (UCW-NK) is a prominent public charter elementary school located in the historic North Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago. As one of the campuses within the University of Chicago Charter School network, it operates in close partnership with the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute. This relationship allows the school to leverage research-backed pedagogical strategies and evidence-based curriculum to serve a diverse student population, primarily focusing on students from the surrounding South Side communities.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and social-emotional development, emphasizing a culture of high expectations and community engagement. By integrating university-led research into the classroom, North Kenwood aims to provide a robust K-5 education that prepares students for success in selective secondary schools and beyond. The campus is known for its stable leadership and a community-centered approach that prioritizes strong family involvement and the holistic growth of every child within the urban educational landscape.
For more information, contact Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood at (773) 536-2399 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60653-4403
(773) 536-2399
UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-NTH KENWOOD is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 354 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:
- 354
- Teachers:
- 0
- 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 354 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIV OF CHICAGO CHTR-NTH KENWOOD is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.6%
- White
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.