ACERO CHTR-BRIGHTON PARK CAMPUS
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park 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 570 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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’s Brighton Park campus is a public charter school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, it focuses on providing a college-preparatory education to a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a mission centered on academic achievement and community development. The school serves students in grades K–8, emphasizing core subjects like math and literacy while aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
The campus at 4420 S. Fairfield Ave is known for its commitment to the "Acero" model, which integrates rigorous academic standards with culturally responsive teaching. By utilizing a data-driven approach to monitor student progress, the school works to address individual learning needs and promote consistent growth. As a community-focused institution, it plays an active role in the Brighton Park area, often serving as a central hub for families seeking educational alternatives within the Chicago Public Schools framework.
For more information, contact Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Campus at (312) 455-5434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60632-1937
(312) 455-5434
ACERO CHTR-BRIGHTON PARK CAMPUS is a public Charter school in Chicago, IL with about 570 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:
- 570
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 570 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACERO CHTR-BRIGHTON PARK CAMPUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.